Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT

At Iroquois Valley, we see the dedication that organic, regenerative farmers put into producing healthy, humane, and climate-resilient food for our?country. This Thanksgiving, we ask you to reflect on the land stewards who grew the green beans, tended the corn fields, and raised the turkeys that?grace your holiday tables. We are thankful for their partnerships every day, but especially as we celebrate with our families and enjoy the abundance of their hard work — Happy Thanksgiving from the team at Iroquois Valley Photo: Mint Creek Farm #OrganicAgriculture?#aginvesting?#impactinvesting?#farming?#regenerativeagriculture?#foodsystems?#naturalcapital?#sustainability?#OrganicFarming?#RegenerativeFarming?#FamilyFarm?#SustainableAgriculture?#FarmlandTransition?#IroquoisValley?#Organic?#ESG?#OrganicFood?#RegenerativeAgriculturalTransition

"From 2017 to 2022, 20 million acres, or 2.2% of all working lands, were taken out of agriculture, according to the USDA’s ag census. 'This survey is a wake-up call,' said Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. 'It’s essentially asking the critical question of whether as a country, we are okay with losing that many farms, okay with losing that much farmland? Or is there a better way?'” This recent spotlight by On Land highlights Iroquois Valley's longstanding?efforts to support impact-driven investors in answering Secretary Vilsack's questions and provide a better path forward for agriculture in America:? https://lnkd.in/enznW-JU

Now more than ever, it is imperative to remember that our planet and our farmers need your support. To more directly meet the needs of organic and regenerative land stewards, we invite you to join us in supporting Iroquois Valley's charitable affiliate — the Healing Soils Foundation — which provides grants directly to farmers to help transition, build, and scale climate-resilient farms in our portfolio and beyond. Since its founding, Healing Soils has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to organic and regenerative farmers across America, with a strategic focus on the Midwest, empowering them to grow sustainable food and address the climate crisis through ecological restoration. Their momentum is increasing with the addition of?Sarah Franz?as Executive Director. This year alone, Healing Soils awarded six grants, including $145,000 to Meadowlark Farm and Mill?to strengthen their 1,000-acre organic grain operation and $20,000 to Freitag Farm to help transition 100 acres from conventional farming to rotational grazing. Right now, your donation can go even further — Healing Soils has the opportunity to unlock a $100,000 match. Your support will help farmers across America build a healthier, more resilient food system. Please join us in donating today and double your impact: https://lnkd.in/eJCcy78F Photo: Meadowlark Farm #OrganicAgriculture?#aginvesting?#impactinvesting?#farming?#regenerativeagriculture?#foodsystems?#naturalcapital?#sustainability?#OrganicFarming?#RegenerativeFarming?#FamilyFarm?#SustainableAgriculture?#FarmlandTransition?#IroquoisValley?#Organic?#ESG?#OrganicFood?#RegenerativeAgriculturalTransition

As we conclude a productive fall harvest in Q3, we’re pleased to share that Iroquois Valley has successfully partnered on three new farm?properties and continues to build strong fundraising momentum within our diverse, impact-driven investor community. Click this link: https://conta.cc/4ewWExL to read our Q3 newsletter and learn more about?our new investments, exciting opportunities to support our charitable affiliate the Healing Soils Foundation, and ways to connect with our team at conferences across the US in the coming months. Interested in receiving our newsletter directly to your inbox? Sign up on our website here:?https://lnkd.in/esBrKN7j Photo credit: Janie's Mill #OrganicAgriculture #aginvesting #impactinvesting #farming #regenerativeagriculture #foodsystems #naturalcapital #sustainability #OrganicFarming #RegenerativeFarming #FamilyFarm #SustainableAgriculture #FarmlandTransition #IroquoisValley #Organic #ESG #OrganicFood #RegenerativeAgriculturalTransition

At Iroquois Valley, we are keenly aware that neonicotinoids coat nearly all the corn and soybean seeds planted in America. We encourage you to read this excellent, in-depth article from Civil Eats about how agrichemical companies hurt our farmers and our natural world in their quest for higher profit margins. Then, remember, the solution lies in organic, regenerative markets that enable farmers to produce real food without harmful chemicals. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjhrPi2p

Barb and Bob Benenson partnered with Iroquois Valley in 2012 to ensure their family's land could be converted from conventional to organic. Thinking about embarking on a similar transition? Sign up for the webinar Bob highlights below, hosted by our partners, the?Organic Farming Research Foundation,?and learn about the process directly from similar farmers.

We're excited to be in Denver this week for the Regenerate Conference, where practitioners and thought leaders from across agriculture, conservation, and science will come together to foster collaboration and drive forward resilient and regenerative land management solutions. Hosted annually by Quivira Coalition, Holistic Management International, and the American Grassfed Association, the conference is an invaluable opportunity to connect with ranchers, farmers, land managers, and conservationists. Planning to attend and want to learn more about Iroquois Valley? Our Senior Relationship Manager, Drew Blankenbaker, and CEO, Christopher Zuehlsdorff would love to connect. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eu9addf9 #Regenerate2024 #ResilientLand #QuiviraCoalition #HolisticManagement #AgAndConservation?#OrganicAgriculture #aginvesting #impactinvesting #farming #regenerativeagriculture #foodsystems #naturalcapital #sustainability #OrganicFarming #RegenerativeFarming #FamilyFarm #SustainableAgriculture #FarmlandTransition #IroquoisValley #Organic #ESG #OrganicFood #RegenerativeAgriculturalTransition

This is a fun, delicious way to support our partners at Rodale Institute. #OrganicHero #OrganicAgriculture

?? Join Our Team?? We're hiring a remote Investor Relations Associate?to join our impact-driven and collaborative company.?The role will?help drive our fundraising efforts and support our vision of transforming agriculture through organic land stewardship within a generation. Are you interested in learning more? Review the comprehensive role details here: https://lnkd.in/ePSzxzYK #OrganicAgriculture #HiringNow?#JoinOurTeam?#CareerOpportunity?#investing?#aginvesting?#impactinvesting?#farming?#regenerativeagriculture?#foodsystems?#naturalcapital?#sustainability?#OrganicFarming?#RegenerativeFarming?#FamilyFarm?#SustainableAgriculture?#FarmlandTransition?#IroquoisValley?#Organic?#ESG?#OrganicFood?#RegenerativeAgriculturalTransitionhttps

Want to support farmer entrepreneurs to increase their financial management skills, improve business models, and more successfully access capital? Our partners the Food Finance Institute at the Universities of Wisconsin are #hiring for a Farm Finance Specialist. Check out the post here and consider applying: https://lnkd.in/gwD3Rsdu