Farmland LP Named Farmland Fund Manager of the Year - Americas by Agri Investor

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmland LP, the largest fund manager focused on organic and regenerative farmland in the U.S., has been named Farmland Fund Manager of the Year - Americas and awarded Runner-Up for Farmland Deal of the Year - Americas by Agri Investor. The prestigious awards recognize leaders in agricultural investment who demonstrate innovation, impact, and strong financial performance.

Read more about this award on the Farmland LP website.

“Being recognized by Agri Investor validates our unwavering commitment to soil health and regenerative agriculture,” said Craig Wichner, Founder and Managing Partner of Farmland LP. “Since 2009, we have transformed conventional farms into high-value, organic, and regenerative farmland, driving financial returns for our investors while improving farmland ecosystems.”

Farmland LP’s strategy focuses on acquiring conventional farmland in prime growing regions and converting it to organic and regenerative production. This approach enhances both land value and revenue generation while providing long-term resilience in the face of market and climate fluctuations.

The firm’s recognition for Farmland Deal of the Year - Americas (Runner-Up) stems from its acquisition of three farms in the San Joaquin Delta, a deal structured to maximize returns while improving environmental outcomes.

Read more about this award-winning farmland deal here.

With Fund III actively raising $250M in capital, we are expanding our portfolio of high-quality farmland assets and continuing to execute our strategy of transforming conventional farmland into thriving, organic and regenerative operations. Farmland LP’s investment approach continues to attract institutional capital. In 2024, the firm secured an investment in their Fund III from the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, which supports climate-focused initiatives and sustainable agriculture.

“As demand for organic food and carbon sequestration opportunities grows, institutional investors increasingly recognize farmland as a premier alternative asset class,” added Wichner. “We are proud to be at the forefront of this movement, demonstrating that regenerative agriculture is both financially compelling and environmentally beneficial.”

About Farmland LP

Founded in 2009, Farmland LP is the largest manager focused on organic and regenerative farmland in the U.S., overseeing more than 18,500 acres across the Pacific Northwest and California. The firm acquires and transforms conventional farmland into high-value crop production, delivering attractive financial returns while improving soil health, water resources, and biodiversity. For more information, visit farmlandlp.com