Farmland Partners Adds First Indiana Farm to Portfolio

Rhea-AI Summary

Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) has acquired 161 acres of cropland in Benton County, Indiana, for approximately $2.1 million. This marks the company's first purchase in Indiana, signaling plans for further acquisitions in the area. The farm is expected to generate strong rental income through the end of the year, and its historical productivity suggests potential for asset appreciation. Agricultural land in Indiana has shown an average annual appreciation rate of 5.9% since 1970, according to USDA data.

Positive

• Acquisition of 161 acres of farmland in Indiana for $2.1 million indicates growth potential.
• Expected strong rental income from the newly acquired farm through the end of 2023.
• Historical appreciation of Indiana farmland is 5.9% annually since 1970, suggesting asset value growth.

Negative

• None.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (the “Company” or “FPI”) yesterday purchased 161 acres of cropland in Benton County, Indiana. The corn and soybean farm consists of two contiguous tracts and was acquired for approximately $2.1 million.

“This is the first farm that the Company has bought in Indiana, and we are looking to add more,” said FPI Chairman and CEO Paul Pittman. “We’re very familiar with the region’s soil, climate, and strong tenant base because of its proximity to eastern Illinois, where we own a lot of farmland.”

The farm is leased through the end of the year, and Pittman believes that the property will demand strong rental rates for 2023 given its history of productivity and current market conditions. He explained that, in addition to rental income, shareholders should benefit from the asset’s continued appreciation.

Agricultural land in Indiana has averaged 5.9% in annual appreciation since 1970, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

About Farmland Partners Inc.

Farmland Partners Inc. is an internally managed real estate company that owns and seeks to acquire high-quality North American farmland and makes loans to farmers secured by farm real estate. As of the date of this release, the Company owns and/or manages more than 190,000 acres in 18 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We have approximately 26 crop types and more than 100 tenants. The Company elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2014. Additional information: www.farmlandpartners.com or (720) 452-3100.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements with respect to expected yields on acquired farmland, our outlook, proposed and pending acquisitions and dispositions, the potential impact of trade disputes and recent extreme weather events on the Company's results, financing activities, crop yields and prices and anticipated rental rates. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "should," "could," "would," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" or similar expressions or their negatives, as well as statements in future tense. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, beliefs and expectations, such forward-looking statements are not predictions of future events or guarantees of future performance and our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Some factors that might cause such a difference include the following: general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of the Company's common stock, changes in the Company's business strategy, availability, terms and deployment of capital, the Company's ability to refinance existing indebtedness at or prior to maturity on favorable terms, or at all, availability of qualified personnel, changes in the Company's industry, interest rates or the general economy, adverse developments related to crop yields or crop prices, the degree and nature of the Company's competition, the timing, price or amount of repurchases, if any, under the Company's share repurchase program, the ability to consummate acquisitions or dispositions under contract and the other factors described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

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Phillip Hayes

phayes@farmlandpartners.com

Source: Farmland Partners Inc.

FAQ

What did Farmland Partners Inc. announce in the press release?

Farmland Partners Inc. announced the acquisition of 161 acres of cropland in Benton County, Indiana, for $2.1 million.

How much did Farmland Partners Inc. pay for the cropland in Indiana?

The company paid approximately $2.1 million for the 161 acres of cropland in Indiana.

What is the expected rental income from the newly acquired farm by FPI?

The farm is expected to generate strong rental income through the end of the year.

What is the historical appreciation rate of agricultural land in Indiana?

Agricultural land in Indiana has averaged a 5.9% annual appreciation rate since 1970.

What are the future plans for Farmland Partners Inc. regarding farmland acquisitions?

Farmland Partners Inc. intends to acquire more farmland in Indiana in the future.