Joe Hickman
Joe is a lifetime resident of Kent County, still living on the farm where he was raised. He has maintained his farm management business for over 30 years and has been named as one of the Top 100 Farm Management businesses by Agri-Finance magazine since 1992.
As a Board member and past president of the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Joe promotes sensible land use through his work on his family farm and also those that he manages for farm owners up and down the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Joe is also a Board member of Forever Maryland, an organization that was founded to promote and enhance land conservation statewide through education, advocacy, and outreach.
Not only supporting traditional farm practices, he also promotes soil health projects for carbon sequestration and habitat projects that promote water quality and support wildlife.
Joe and his wife Marianne have four adult children and four grandchildren who enjoy spending time together at “Black Horse Flag Farm” near Chestertown.
Jack Boniface
Jack Boniface’s work is more than a career – it’s a calling rooted in a lifelong respect for the land and the people who care for it. Raised with an appreciation for farming and rural life, Jack combines a background in agronomy with over seven years of hands-on experience in agricultural sales and farm management. His focus spans farms and estates across Delmarva and central Maryland, where his deep understanding of land value, use, and stewardship helps clients make confident, informed decisions.
What sets Jack apart is the unique dual role he plays. In addition to his work with Hickman Boniface Farm Management, he also serves as a sales associate with Cross Street Realtors. This rare combination of boots-on-the-ground insight and market expertise allows him to serve as a true partner – not just during a transaction, but in the long-term health and success of your land.
Whether you’re selling a legacy farm, searching for the right piece of property, or looking to manage your land more efficiently, Jack brings integrity, care, and real-world experience to every conversation.
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