Investment Fund Helps 70+ Farmers Switch to Organic Farming Across 20 States
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📰 The quick summary: Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT has invested $126 million across 36,000 acres of farmland to help farmers transition to organic, regenerative agriculture, creating a more sustainable food system with healthier soil and economic advantages for small farmers.
📈 One key stat: Since its founding 17 years ago, Iroquois Valley has partnered with more than 70 farmers across 115 farms in 20 states, demonstrating the growing momentum toward organic farming in America.
💬 One key quote: “If it wasn’t for organic, I probably couldn’t farm,” said Rex Wettstein, a fifth-generation farmer who partners with Iroquois Valley.
1️⃣ The big picture: Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT provides critical financial support to farmers transitioning to organic, regenerative agriculture practices. Through low-interest, long-term financing, the company has invested $126 million across 36,000 acres on 115 farms in 20 states. Their unique purchase-lease model allows farmers to secure new land and transition it to organic production with the option to purchase after six years. Beyond just changing farming methods, this investment approach addresses broader concerns about food quality, soil health, water contamination, and climate impact while creating economic opportunities for small-scale farmers.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Organic farming eliminates harmful synthetic chemicals and pesticides that contaminate soil and watersheds, directly improving water quality in farming communities. The transition creates economic advantages for small farmers who might otherwise struggle to compete in conventional agriculture. Certified organic land in the US has grown from 1.8 million acres in 2000 to 4.9 million acres by 2021, showing strong momentum. Iroquois Valley’s model democratizes investment in sustainable agriculture, allowing over 925 individuals and institutions to support the movement with investments ranging from $5,000 to over $9 million. Their recent expansion into renewable energy with wind turbines adds another layer of environmental benefit to their farming partnerships.
3️⃣ What’s next: Iroquois Valley plans to transform more conventional farmland to organic production while exploring new opportunities in renewable energy, including community solar projects. They aim to expand their investor base to fund more farmers transitioning to sustainable practices. The company envisions transforming agriculture through organic land stewardship within one generation, requiring continued partnerships and consumer support for organic products.
Read the full story here: EcoWatch – Iroquois Valley: Investing in Farmers Transitioning to Organic, Regenerative Agriculture
