Agrivoltaics, also known as "dual-use" farming, is the practice of combining agriculture and solar energy production on the same land. This innovative approach has gained significant attention in recent years, as it offers a range of benefits, including increased food production and renewable energy generation. Explore some of the key reasons why investing in agrivoltaics is a wise decision.
Read more3 Reasons Why Women Could Make Great Agriculture Investors
There seems to be a lack of talk about women in investing roles. It is easy to find articles about how to become the next Warren Buffett or Peter Lynch, but what about being the next Geraldine Weiss or Barbara Corcoran? On another note, there's also a lack of talk about women farmers and ranchers. 30% of U.S. farmers are women, yet the face of farming is typically that of a man. Now is the time for these two industries to pair together to build powerhouse investors and agriculturalists. Here are 3 reasons why women could make great agriculture investors:
Read moreThe Top 10 Investment Trends in Agriculture
The huge variety of crop choices can be overwhelming to investors new to the agriculture asset class. An option for choosing potentially profitable investments is to follow society’s food trends. Many Americans these days are heavily dedicated to eating clean, local, organic foods. Trending diets and popular foods are raising the value of these crops to farmland owners and investors.
Read moreFarm Financing Decisions - Debt vs. Equity
Financing is a key decision every farmer must make. Taking on additional debt or equity to expand operations offers certain advantages and drawbacks to a producer. An operation's debt to equity ratio is a key measure of a farm's health. Where does your operation stack up against the national average?
Read moreWhat the Ivy League Can Teach You About Investing in Natural Resources
Asset managers for the massive Ivy League endowments have long known the benefits of investing in natural resources, to include farm and timberland. This asset class can provide the same advantages to average investors as it does the endowments.
Read moreToday's Markets and the Everything Bubble
Today's investing environment is precarious. Could agriculture be the solution for yield and safety?
Read moreDiversifying a Portfolio with International Agriculture
The vast array of affordable and diverse investment opportunities in Latin American agriculture are largely unparalleled. As U.S. markets continue to struggle and become increasingly uncertain, many investors will depart traditional asset classes in search of better investment alternatives.
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