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America’s next generation of farmers needs a new path to land access By Drew Blankenbaker, VP of Farmer Relations ROANOKE, Ind. — American agriculture is entering a period of historic generational transition. According to the American Farmland Trust, in the next 15 years, 40% of farmland is expected to change hands. The decisions around ownership, land access and stewardship practices will shape the future of farming and rural America for decades to come. This inevitable...

We’re pleased to share our 2025 Public Benefit Report. Through strong partnerships with our investors, farmers, and team, we’re building a model that compounds over time—strengthening both impact and long-term returns. In this year’s report, we take a closer look at the farms behind the portfolio and the people stewarding the land, including Paul Hoffman of Hoffman Family Farm in Illinois and Justin Butts of Black Wind Farm in New York. Their stories demonstrate what can be...

Amber is proud to welcome Farmer, Jeff Anderson, to our Board of Directors. Mr. Anderson is a fifth-generation farmer (second generation organic farmer) in Northern Illinois and former accountant/auditor. He was raised on a 450-acre Illinois cattle farm that was converted to organic grain farming by his father in 1998. From 2012 to 2014, Mr. Anderson transitioned ownership and management of the farming operation from his father. In 2014, he became an Amber tenant and is currently leasing...

We are pleased to share our 2024 Public Benefit Report with our stakeholders. Without our investors, farmers, and members of team Amber, pursuing our ambitious vision to transform agriculture would not be possible. As a result of the support from all our stakeholders, our impact continues to grow and compound over time. The report details our portfolio of farms and impact efforts. It features stories about our farmers, Corey and Rick Johnson of Johnson Family Farm in Will County,...

Impact Investor Continues Its Mission to Support Farmers as They Grow Organic Footprint Across the Country Chicago, Ill.—February 18, 2025—Amber Farmland Investments, PBC, an impact-driven leader in the investment and stewardship of organic, regenerative farmland, is excited to announce a new partnership with Rodale Institute, the global leader in regenerative organic agriculture. This collaboration will focus on accelerating the movement of more farmland to USDA Certified Organic...