Ag Astra, a registered Commodities Trading Advisory firm (CTA), is on mission to help farmers and investors like you across the country become self-directed grain marketers.
Ag Astra understands that there’s a massive disconnect between the trading world and the farming world.
Sometimes it’s due to a lack of understanding of trading as a whole. Other times it’s the failure to implement best practices. For some, it’s not knowing what tools to use. Whatever it is, we help bridge that disconnect and bring professional marketing to agriculture.
We recognize some want full control of their agricultural marketing while others don’t have the time to maneuver the daily complexities of the grain markets. Good news is we have tools to help market your grain.
We believe farmers should be able to market confidently through sound market analysis. It is our goal to work every bit as hard as you work, every single day. We’re here to help you so you can focus on what’s important.
Working with Ag Astra will empower farmers to market grain more confidently and efficiently.
Getting started is easy. Contact us to see if we are a fit for you. Check out our YouTube page under Ag Astra LLC for past videos. Like our Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, and twitter pages.
Whether or not you have experience with commodities trading or hedging strategies, we’re happy to help you choose the right solution for your needs.
Once you’re enrolled in the process, you can breathe a sigh of relief. With our support, you can focus on what you do best. We got your back.
Tim Barker, Ag Astra’s Founder, is a sixth-generation farmer, father of five active boys, and husband to his high school sweetheart, Kelli. Tim is a licensed Series 3 Commodities Trading Advisor (CTA) and a member of the Kansas Bar Association and National Futures Association (NFA).
Jeff Malone, is married to his wife Arica and together they have two boys. Jeff a K-State grad with a degree in AgriBusiness, 12 years in the elevator industry, and insurance experience in Farm and Crop insurance. He is a licensed Series 3 Commodities Trading Advisor (CTA) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA).
Phil Hellman, is K-State grad with an Accounting and Finance degree, married to wife Katy, and father to two boys. Phil has joined Ag Astra after farming for 15 years.
Andrea Hoelting, is Ag Astra’s HR Director and Business Coordinator. She is married to her husband Brent and has 3 fun-loving children. Andrea has 5 previous years of experience with FSA and has been in a Human Resources position since moving to Pratt. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys making memories with friends and family and attending local high school activities.
This is not a solicitation of investment. Investors are by invitation only. Trading security futures contracts may not be suitable for all investors. You may lose a substantial amount of money in a very short period of time. The amount you may lose is potentially unlimited and can exceed the amount you originally deposit with your broker. This is because futures trading is highly leveraged, with a relatively small amount of money used to establish a position in assets having a much greater value. If you are uncomfortable with this level of risk, you should not trade security futures contracts.
