Conservation Resources Impact Farmland Strategy

Market Variables

2 Billion

World population increase by 20591

24%

Decline in the amount of arable land since 1950

879 Million

Size of US farmland investible universe – equal to country roughly size of India2

$3 Billion

Dollars of annual funding dedicated to conservation3

Sources:
1
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, “World Population Prospects 2022: Summary of Results”, as of 2022.    
2 USDA, “Land Values: 2023 Summary,” as of August 2023
3 Conservation Resources research, as of November 2021

Conservation Resources’ Impact Farmland Strategy employs a multi-pronged approach

01

Regenerative Agriculture

Our strategy emphasizes regenerative practices, which can sequester large amounts of carbon, offsetting half of all US GHG emissions if applied widely. By implementing regenerative practices, the strategy seeks to improve soil health, reduce soil erosion, and increase water retention, ultimately aiming to minimize fertilizer inputs and improve productive yield.

02

Farmland Deal Sourcing

Our team sources farmland through a network of farming partners and conservation groups seeking to minimize the use of brokered deals and auctions. CR seeks to invest in off-market farming properties in an effort to decrease competitive costs.

03

Impact Focus

Our strategy focuses on finding attractive farming properties with solid financial AND impact values such as: emission reduction and removal payments, ecosystem services, reforestation/afforestation and renewable energy on non-farmable portions of the properties, land mitigation transactions for both environmental and species rehabilitation among others.

CR’s Impact Farmland Strategy approach seeks to identify institutional quality row crop, permanent crop, and pastureland properties in North America.

Team and Expertise
The investment team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in agriculture investment, agronomy, and soil science. Strategic collaborations with agricultural advisory and farmland management groups enhance local market knowledge and execution.
Recognition and Awards
Conservation Resources won the Global Impact Fund Manager of the Year award from the Agri Investor Awards, recognizing their significant contributions to conservation efforts in 2022.
Conservation Resources won Farmland Deal of the Year – Americas in the Agri-Investor Awards for their Moxee Valley Orchard integrated permanent crop property in WA.
Conservation Resources won the 2023 Environmental Fund of the Year (North America) award, recognizing their leadership in sustainable investment and conservation efforts.
Conclusion

Conservation Resources’ Impact Farmland Strategy centers on US farmland, leveraging regenerative agriculture and impact-focused strategies that aim to address environmental challenges.

CR’s experienced team, strategic partnerships, and recognition in the industry underscore its potential for sustainable growth and positive impact.