Bill Gates, Microsoft’s co-founder, isn’t just a tech billionaire and philanthropisthe’s also the largest private farmland owner in the United States, holding 275,000 acres nationwide. His motivations might intrigue many.
Conspiracy theories abound about Gates’ farmland acquisitions. Some speculate he aims to control food supply, conduct environmental experiments, or manipulate markets for personal gain. However, Gates himself provides a different perspective.
During an online “Ask Me Anything” session, he clarified: “I own less than 1/4000 of US farmland. These investments are designed to increase productivity and job creation, managed by a professional investment teamthere’s no grand scheme.”
Investors inspired by Gates can explore farmland investment without billionaire resources. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) like Farmland Partners (FPI) and Gladstone Land Corp. (LAND) offer accessible entry points.
Farmland Partners, the largest farmland REIT in the U.S., manages nearly 300 farms spanning 177,400 acres and provides quarterly dividends. Gladstone Land Corp. specializes in fresh produce and permanent crop farms, owning 168 farms across 112,000 acres with a strong dividend track record.
While Gates’ investment strategy might seem unconventional, it reflects a calculated approach to agricultural productivity and potential financial returns.
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