why farmland

We’re making investments that really sprout.

Farmland is a rare sector that benefits from growing demand in the face of shrinking supply.

We believe that by investing in farmland, we’re investing in more than real estate – we’re  investing in rural America and the people who feed and fuel the world.

Why we buy farmland?

Over the past 25 years, U.S. farmland has delivered steady appreciation and returns, while exhibiting lower volatility and correlation than broader real estate and equity markets.

Population

Global population is steadily increasing, meaning there are more and more mouths to feed.

Source: United Nations

chart indicating increase in worldwide population from 1950 to 2090
chart indicating increased wealth from 1970 to 2020
chart indicating less farmland per capita from 1961 to 2016
chart showing decrease arable land per capita from 1961 to 2016

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Why Farmland Partners?

See what sets us apart.

70k

approximate acres owned

190+

farms owned

60%

of portfolio (by value) in traditional row crops

40%

of portfolio (by value) in specialty crops

1

of 2 publicly traded farmland REITs

0%

approximate vacancy rate
As of 6/30/2026

Sustainably feeding the world.

FPI is proud to work with farm families that are leading the way in sustainability by embracing the latest agronomic techniques, technologies, and conservation practices to drive efficiency and preserve the land they farm.