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Press Release: Iroquois Valley Increases B Corp Impact Score

September 9, 2025
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Chicago, Ill.—September 9, 2025—Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT, PBC, an impact-driven leader in the investment and stewardship of organic, regenerative farmland, recently received its B Corp recertification and increased its score from 107 to 124, significantly driven by investment in their people and benefits. 

 “Every three years, Iroquois Valley is required to recertify as a B Corp,” said CEO Chris Zuehlsdorff. “We are proud to have increased our score and be ranked in the top three equity investing companies in developed markets. It reflects the investment we make in all of our stakeholders—farmers, investors and employees.” 

Founded in 2007, Iroquois Valley’s vision is to transform agriculture through organic land stewardship within a generation. As a certified B Corp, the company works with impact-driven investors to provide capital to organic, regenerative and transitioning farmers across America through long-term leases, flexible mortgages and post-investment support. The portfolio comprises $126.6 million invested in 36,600 diversified acres (row crops, pastured livestock, etc.) focused in the midwest. 78% of their farmers are certified organic, and the rest are in transition. To learn more about investing, visit iroquoisvalley.com. 

Envision an Agricultural System Transformed.

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