Gladstone Land Acquires Olive Orchard in California

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Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ:LAND) has acquired 2,285 acres of farmland in Tehama County, California, for $37.8 million from Solum Partners. The acquisition includes a 15-year lease with California Olive Ranch, the largest U.S. miller of extra virgin olive oil. This investment expands Gladstone's farmland portfolio in Northern California and enhances its diversification into olive production. The company currently owns 141 farms across 13 states, valued at approximately $1.2 billion, and has a history of consistent monthly cash distributions to its shareholders.

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• Acquisition of 2,285 acres in California enhances farmland portfolio.
• 15-year lease agreement with California Olive Ranch provides stable income.
• Diversification into olive production may lead to increased revenue.
• Gladstone Land has a strong track record of consistent monthly distributions.

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• None.

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESSWIRE / April 5, 2021 / Gladstone Land Corporation (NASDAQ:LAND) ("Gladstone Land" or the "Company") announced that it has acquired 2,285 gross acres of farmland located in Tehama County, California, for $37.8 million from Solum Partners ("Solum"), headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. In connection with the acquisition, Gladstone Land also entered into a 15-year, triple-net lease agreement with California Olive Ranch, Inc. ("California Olive Ranch"), reported to be the largest miller of olives for extra virgin olive oil ("EVOO") in the U.S. and the producer of the nation's top-selling 100% California EVOO.

"We are very pleased to build upon our relationship with California Olive Ranch," said Tony Marci, Managing Director of Gladstone Land. "This farm near Corning, California, is a very nice olive orchard, and we are excited to increase our farmland ownership within the Sacramento Valley. It was great to work with Solum throughout this transaction, as we were able to achieve the goals of both parties."

"We value our relationship with California Olive Ranch and are pleased with the opportunity to increase the amount of land we lease to them," said David Gladstone, President, and CEO of Gladstone Land. "We have been evaluating opportunities to buy land in Northern California, and we believe this orchard is a great addition to our portfolio, as we like the diversification that olives provide. We continue to evaluate additional farms to acquire as we work towards another successful year."

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 141 farms, comprised of approximately 104,000 acres in 13 different states, valued at approximately $1.2 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. The Company pays monthly distributions to its stockholders and has paid 98 consecutive monthly cash distributions on its common stock since its initial public offering in January 2013. The Company has increased its common distributions 21 times over the prior 25 quarters, and the current per-share distribution on its common stock is $0.04495 per month or $0.5394 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
• Midwest U.S. - Bill Hughes at (618) 606-2887 or bill.h@gladstoneland.com
• Mid-Atlantic U.S. - Joey Van Wingerden at (703) 287-5914 or joe.v@gladstoneland.com
• Southeastern U.S. - Bill Frisbie at (703) 287-5839 or bill.f@gladstoneland.com

Lenders who are interested in providing the Company 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 the Company'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. The Company 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 did Gladstone Land Corporation acquire?

Gladstone Land Corporation acquired 2,285 acres of farmland in Tehama County, California.

How much did Gladstone Land pay for the farmland?

Gladstone Land paid $37.8 million for the farmland acquisition.

Who is leasing the land acquired by Gladstone Land?

The land is leased to California Olive Ranch under a 15-year lease agreement.

What is the strategic importance of this acquisition for Gladstone Land?

The acquisition expands Gladstone's farmland ownership and diversifies its agricultural production into olives.

What is the current market value of Gladstone Land's farmland holdings?

Gladstone Land's farmland holdings are valued at approximately $1.2 billion.