Farmland Partners Sells 303 Acres to Solar Power Company, Achieves 132% Gain

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Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) has sold approximately 303 acres of farmland in North Carolina to a solar developer for $4 million, realizing a net gain of nearly $2.3 million, or 132%. The parcel was acquired in 2015 as part of a larger 944-acre farm. The company plans to continue leasing the remaining land to a local farmer. This sale aligns with FPI's strategy to collaborate with renewable energy producers, which includes leasing land for solar and wind projects capable of generating over 110 megawatts of electricity.

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• Realized a net gain of nearly $2.3 million from the farmland sale.
• Achieved a 132% return on the sale, benefiting shareholders.
• Continued commitment to renewable energy by collaborating with solar developers.

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (the “Company” or “FPI”) sold approximately 303 acres of North Carolina farmland to a large solar power developer for $4 million on Wednesday. The Company realized a net gain of nearly $2.3 million, or 132%, on the disposition.

The parcel was part of a 944-acre farm that FPI acquired in 2015. It will continue to rent the remaining farmland to a local farmer.

“This sale is great news for our shareholders because of the more than 2X gain we achieved,” said FPI Chairman and CEO Paul Pittman. “It’s also emblematic of our Company’s strategy to work with renewable energy producers, when possible, to maximize returns and benefit the environment.”

FPI also leases land to renewable energy producers. Its portfolio includes five solar and three wind projects, which collectively have the capacity to generate more than 110 megawatts of electricity.

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 nearly 187,000 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 did Farmland Partners Inc. sell in North Carolina?

Farmland Partners Inc. sold approximately 303 acres of farmland in North Carolina.

How much did Farmland Partners Inc. gain from the sale?

The company realized a net gain of nearly $2.3 million from the sale.

What is the stock symbol for Farmland Partners Inc.?

The stock symbol for Farmland Partners Inc. is FPI.

What strategy does Farmland Partners Inc. pursue regarding renewable energy?

Farmland Partners Inc. works with renewable energy producers to maximize returns and benefit the environment.