How Investing Creates Impact

Iroquois Valley was founded in 2007 to support farmers through land security. More than a decade later, we continue to make lasting impact by connecting mission-aligned investors to organic & regenerative farmers.

A Public Benefit Corporation

We work to create public benefit by enabling healthy food production, restoring soil, and improving water quality through the establishment of secure and sustainable farmland tenure.

STRAFFORD VILLAGE FARM | ORANGE COUNTY, VT
STRAFFORD VILLAGE FARM | ORANGE COUNTY, VT

HEALTHY SOIL

Grow healthy food, support biodiversity & life in the soil, sequester carbon, and clean waterways

HEALTHY PLANET

As a result of thriving ecosystems, regenerative & organic farming practices and carbon sequestration

HEALTHY PEOPLE

Benefit from nutritious food grown organically, connection to their food’s source, and organic agriculture’s impact on our environment

Read our public benefit report

Our annual public benefit report provides details about the ways Iroquois Valley works to invest in farmers, and more broadly in the environment and communities.

Benefits of Organic & Regenerative Agriculture

Benefits of Organic & Regenerative Agriculture. Image of Vilicus Farm fields
  • Nutritious, delicious food supply
  • Clean air and water
  • Carbon sequestration
  • Climate Change Solution
  • Ecological biodiversity
  • Symbiotic relationship with pollinators
  • Safe Environment for farmers
  • Humane treatment of animals
  • Economic opportunity for independent farmers
  • Prosperity for rural communities 

Company Recognition


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We are proud to be recognized for our efforts to protect the environment and provide land tenure to organic and local farmers while generating a positive financial return.

Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT was awarded a “Best for the World” B Corporation from 2016-2019 and was selected to the ImpactAssets IA50 from 2012-2023. The IA50 is a listing of experienced private debt and equity impact investment managers that is updated annually by ImpactAssets, a non-profit organization that promotes a capital ecosystem for optimal social, environmental, and financial impact.

Events

Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum: Realities of a Farmland Deal

September 21, 2023
Join us on an insightful journey into the world of organic and regenerative agriculture at the upcoming Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum, September 26th-27th in Denver, CO. On Tuesday, the 26th, our CEO, Chris Zuehlsdorff, will be taking the stage at 11:55 AM MT alongside Cindy Tolle of Evergreen Ranching & Livestock.

News

Central Grazing Co: Catalyzing land restoration by building an alternative lamb market

April 25, 2023
Jacqueline has been in search of well-aligned funders to enable land access, growth of her flocks, and sustainable, regional processing and marketing for the products produced. Jacqueline initially contacted Iroquois Valley in 2020 to learn more about our investment process and eventually requested financing to help expand her sheep flock from Central Grazing’s network of lamb producers.

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