Tech Investors Plow Money Into Farmland
When Farmland LP investor Scott Banister’s smiling face showed up on my computer screen, I can’t say that I was completely surprised. The idea that tech investors have “plowed” money into farmland came from a discussion with one of the tech investor themselves, Ali Partovi, who noted the trend and suggested it would be an […]
Investors See Our Sustainably Managed Farms in Action at Annual Event
This past Saturday investors, staff, farmers and other friends gathered at our farms near Corvallis for tours and dinner at our annual Oregon Stakeholder Appreciation Event. I just wanted to put a few of my favorite pictures from the day up to share and say thanks again for all who came. What we are doing […]
Farmland LP a ‘Best for the World’ Company for Second Year in a Row!
Last week, the non-profit B Lab announced its 2014 ‘Best for the World’ list. 92 companies worldwide were recognized for creating the most positive overall social and environmental impact. Farmland LP is proud to be recognized among the honorees for the second year in a row, an accomplishment that truly speaks to our mission of […]
Wall Street Journal Interviews Farmland LP on 2014 Farm Bill
Farmland LP was featured in the Wall Street Journal today about how the new Farm Bill, three years in the making, would benefit companies like ours. While the new bill still favors conventional agriculture overall, it has better-than-ever provisions for organic agriculture and signals an important and telling shift in public policy. How might that […]
Partner Spotlight: Bill Niman of BN Ranch
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 […]
Farmland LP Selected for Impact Assets 50
We are pleased to announce that Farmland LP has been selected for the 2013 “ImpactAssets 50“, featuring 50 fund managers worldwide who lead their field in creating positive social and environmental impact while generating financial returns for investors. Now in its third year, the IA 50 funds are chosen by top advisors and wealth managers, including ImpactAssets’ Chief Impact […]