AcreTrader CEO Carter Malloy on The Market for Farmland

The video discusses the increasing interest of investors in U.S. farmland, highlighting its potential as an inflation hedge. Despite the current growth, the market is still in its early stages. The video also explores the sustainability of farmland prices, noting that they are still below long-term trends. It highlights the interest of billionaires like Bill Gates in farmland and discusses the potential risks posed by climate change. The video concludes by identifying attractive regions for farmland investment, such as California and the Midwest.

What is the current stage of investor interest in farmland according to the transcript?

• Mature and well-established

• Early and growing

• Declining and unstable

• Saturated and competitive

How has farmland historically correlated with inflation?

• It has shown a fluctuating correlation

• It has shown a strong correlation

• It has shown a negative correlation

• It has shown no correlation

What is a potential concern with billionaires investing in farmland?

• They might increase the supply of farmland

• They could reduce the land available for actual farming

• They could increase the number of small farms

• They might lower the value of farmland

What is one of the main risks associated with farmland investment?

• Technological advancements

• Decreasing food demand

• Climate change and weather patterns

• Increasing urbanization

Which region in the United States is highlighted as an interesting area for farmland investment?

• The Pacific Northwest

• The Great Plains

• The Southeast

• The Northeast