Gladstone Land Acquires Farmland in Oregon

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Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ:LAND) has acquired 165 acres of farmland near Milton-Freewater, Oregon, for approximately $2.4 million. The acquisition includes a 10-year, triple-net lease with a leading wine industry tenant who plans to establish a vineyard on the property. This land comes with established water rights and is located within the Walla Walla Valley AVA. Gladstone Land continues to enhance its portfolio with strategic acquisitions, currently owning 162 farms across 15 states valued at $1.4 billion.

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• Acquisition of 165 acres enhances portfolio.
• 10-year lease with a leading wine industry tenant.
• Land includes established water rights.
• Expansion into the Walla Walla Valley AVA.

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• None.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESSWIRE / November 29, 2021 / Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ:LAND) ("Gladstone Land") announced that it has acquired 165 gross acres of farmland located near Milton-Freewater, Oregon, for approximately $2.4 million. In connection with the acquisition, Gladstone Land entered into a 10-year, triple-net lease agreement with an existing tenant who is a leader in the wine industry.

"We are excited to make another acquisition in Oregon," said Tony Marci, Managing Director for Gladstone Land. "Our tenant will plant a vineyard on this land, which is located within the Walla Walla Valley AVA. The property is in a beautiful setting on land overlooking the Walla Walla Valley."

"This land, with established water rights, will be a great addition to our portfolio," said David Gladstone, President and CEO of Gladstone Land. "We are pleased to expand the relationship with our tenant and help them to continue providing premium wines to their customers."

About Gladstone Land Corporation:

Founded in 1997, Gladstone Land is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that acquires and owns farmland and farm-related properties located in major agricultural markets in the U.S. and leases its properties to unrelated third-party farmers. The company, which reports the aggregate fair value of its farmland holdings on a quarterly basis, currently owns 162 farms, comprised of approximately 109,000 acres in 15 different states and 45,000 acre-feet of banked water in California, valued at approximately $1.4 billion. Gladstone Land's farms are predominantly located in regions where its tenants are able to grow fresh produce annual row crops, such as berries and vegetables, which are generally planted and harvested annually. The company also owns farms growing permanent crops, such as almonds, apples, cherries, figs, lemons, olives, pistachios, and other orchards, as well as blueberry groves and vineyards, which are generally planted every 10 to 20-plus years and harvested annually. The company may also acquire property related to farming, such as cooling facilities, processing buildings, packaging facilities, and distribution centers. Gladstone Land pays monthly distributions to its stockholders and has paid 105 consecutive monthly cash distributions on its common stock since its initial public offering in January 2013. The company has increased its common distributions 24 times over the prior 27 quarters, and the current per-share distribution on its common stock is $0.0452 per month, or $0.5424 per year. Additional information, including detailed information about each of the company's farms, can be found at www.GladstoneLand.com.

Owners or brokers who have farmland for sale in the U.S. should contact:

• Western U.S. - Bill Reiman at (805) 263-4778 or bill.r@gladstoneland.com, or Tony Marci at (831) 225-0883 or tony.m@gladstoneland.com
• Eastern and Central U.S. - Bill Frisbie at (703) 287-5839 or bill.f@gladstoneland.com, or Joey Van Wingerden at (703) 287-5914 or joe.v@gladstoneland.com

Lenders who are interested in providing Gladstone Land with long-term financing on farmland should contact Jay Beckhorn at (703) 587-5823 or Jay.Beckhorn@GladstoneCompanies.com.

For stockholder information on Gladstone Land, call (703) 287-5893. For Investor Relations inquiries related to any of the monthly dividend-paying Gladstone funds, please visit www.GladstoneCompanies.com.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

All statements contained in this press release, other than historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and variations of the foregoing words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers should not rely upon forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause Gladstone Land's business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, funds from operations or prospects to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties are disclosed under the caption "Risk Factors" of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 (the "Form 10-K"), as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2021, and certain other documents filed with the SEC from time to time. Gladstone Land cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

For a definition of net asset value and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, please see the company's Form 10-K.

For further information: Gladstone Land, 703-287-5893

SOURCE: Gladstone Land Corporation

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FAQ

What farmland did Gladstone Land acquire?

Gladstone Land acquired 165 acres of farmland near Milton-Freewater, Oregon.

How much did Gladstone Land pay for the farmland?

The acquisition cost approximately $2.4 million.

What is the significance of the Walla Walla Valley AVA?

The Walla Walla Valley AVA is a recognized wine-producing region, enhancing the potential for premium wine production on the farmland.

What type of lease did Gladstone Land enter into?

Gladstone Land signed a 10-year, triple-net lease agreement with a wine industry tenant.

How many farms does Gladstone Land currently own?

Gladstone Land owns 162 farms across 15 states.