Our Impact
Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT began financing land acquisitions for organic farmers in 2007. More than a decade later, we continue to make lasting impact by connecting mission-aligned investors with a wide range of organic farm operations.
STRAFFORD VILLAGE FARM | ORANGE COUNTY, VT
Our Track Record
Portfolio Growth & Diversity
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$50MM in assets secured through a combination of equity investments, self-issued debt and traditional bank debt.
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An increasingly diverse portfolio of farms growing more than 60 different varieties of crops and livestock, and featuring a variety of supply-chain models from direct sale and producer cooperatives to suppliers for large-scale brands and wholesale markets.
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A broad base of investor support from more than 400 investors across 40 states, and internationally.
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Lease and mortgage agreements with 40 different farmers & farm families.
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Making Impact Investing Accessible (from $25,000 to over $1 Million) from a diverse group of investors including individuals, trusts, IRAs, Foundations, Family Offices, Faith-Based Groups and Non-Profits.
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For more information on our financial performance and corporate history, please see our Key Corporate Statistics (pdf) document or contact invest@iroquoisvalley.com.
Planting Deep Roots for the Future
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A focus on the next generation of farmers, with 70% of the leased portfolio farmed by millennials.
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Trusted ongoing relationships with farmers: 50% of all newly raised capital is invested into existing relationships with farmers, who choose to work with us as their preferred finance partner to help them scale further.
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A growing network of partners in the movement to transform agriculture.
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One third of our investors choose to reinvest with Iroquois Valley, and provide continued support for organic agriculture.
Social & Ecological Impacts
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Organic agriculture contributes to myriad public health benefits, which all start with reducing pesticide runoff and pollution. Cultivating healthy soil and farming organically improves the health of the farmer and the consumer.
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Supporting & expanding organic agriculture results in clean air and clean water, soil restoration, biodiversity, healthy pollinator habitats, and other ecosystem benefits all of which limit and reverse climate change.
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In 2017, Iroquois Valley received a Conservation Innovation Grant through USDA’s NRCS program. We are partnering with Delta Institute on this grant to better measure the ecological impacts on our farms by analyzing soil samples for organic matter and carbon sequestration.
Benefits of Organic & Regenerative Agriculture
Company Recognition
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 in 2016, 2017, 2018, and was selected to the ImpactAssets IA50 in 2012-18. 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.
