About the Partner Spotlight: This is the first of a regular series highlighting the farmers we work with. We’re starting with Bill Niman in part because BN Ranch is in the news now, and we thought you would appreciate some insight into what is going on. We at Farmland LP have an up-close view, as BN Ranch is not just a Farmer Partner/tenant, but Bill is also an advisor, and I (Craig) serve on the board of BN Ranch and am an investor. We are biased, but in the very best of ways. Farmland LP and BN Ranch share a common vision for a healthy, humane, environmentally regenerative and high quality food system. Our separate-but-supportive, value-aligned relationship helps each of us scale-up as we transform the food system.
New Season at Our California Farmland
I’ve made two trips to our California farmland this year, the first in January and the second in April. Weather in January was bizarre, with record warm temperatures and incredibly dry. April was a relief, …