General Session Onsite and Online
AG2305. Welcome Remarks | Institutional Investing in US Farmland
Over the last several decades institutional investors have been attracted to the US Farmland Sector. Pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, insurance companies and other large-scale investors have found the sector to be ripe for investment providing stability and attractive fundamentals. As tracked by the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) Farmland Index, institutional investment in prime US farmland has grown from nearly zero to over $15 billion.
Learning Objectives:
- Determine why and who invests in the US Farmland Sector.
- Analyze performance of US farmland investments as reported by NCREIF.
- Differentiate challenges and opportunities of investing in the US Farmland Sector.
Date/Time
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CPE Credits
1.0
NASBA Field of Study
Finance
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
3-5 Years in the Profession
Advanced Preparation
None