Farmland Partners Buys Illinois Farm for $2.4 Million

Rhea-AI Summary

Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) announced the acquisition of a 166-acre corn and soybean farm in Bureau County, Illinois, for $2.4 million. The farm features a grain bin with a capacity of 16,000 bushels and is located in a region noted for profitable production. FPI's portfolio now includes 220 farms across the U.S. Corn Belt, totaling 44,700 acres. The company emphasizes its ongoing search for high-quality farmland and highlights the property's favorable soils and market access.

Positive

• Acquisition of a farm with a history of profitable production.
• Expansion of portfolio to 220 farms and 44,700 acres in the U.S. Corn Belt.
• Strategically located farm with excellent soils and access to grain markets.

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• None.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (the “Company” or “FPI”) today announced the closing of the acquisition of a 166-acre Illinois farm for $2.4 million. The corn and soybean farm is located in Bureau County and includes a grain bin that can hold 16,000 bushels.

“We are always on the hunt for high-quality farmland, and this tract is a perfect example of what we’re seeking,” said FPI Chairman and CEO Paul Pittman. “It is located in a desirable area, has a history of profitable production, and there’s an experienced tenant in place.”

FPI now owns 220 farms in the U.S. Corn Belt, spanning 44,700 acres that are leased to 36 tenants.

“This is the first property that we have purchased in Bureau County,” explained Sam Woodrow, a farm manager for FPI who oversaw the transaction. “The area has excellent soils and is strategically located with access to several grain markets.”

FPI is the nation’s largest publicly traded farmland REIT by U.S. acreage.

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 185,500 acres in 19 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota 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 recent acquisition did Farmland Partners (FPI) make in Illinois?

Farmland Partners (FPI) acquired a 166-acre farm in Bureau County, Illinois, for $2.4 million.

How many farms does Farmland Partners (FPI) currently own?

Farmland Partners (FPI) now owns 220 farms across the U.S.

What type of crops are grown on the newly acquired farm by Farmland Partners (FPI)?

The newly acquired farm primarily grows corn and soybeans.

What is the capacity of the grain bin on the new farm acquired by Farmland Partners (FPI)?

The grain bin on the new farm can hold 16,000 bushels.

What is the significance of the Bureau County acquisition for Farmland Partners (FPI)?

The Bureau County acquisition marks FPI's first property in that area, which is noted for its excellent soils.