What does it take to build the organic future? Ask the farmers doing the work. On September 23, 2026 Amber Farmland Investments premiered our new 12-minute film and hosted a live Q+A with some of the farmers featured in the film:
Doug Crabtree and Anna Jones-Crabtree of Vilicus Farms
Corey and Rick Johnson of Johnson Family Farms
Harold and Ross Wilken of Janie’s Farm & Mill
We learned directly from these farmers about stewarding the land, transitioning to organic, and building successful farms for the long term.
Annual Investor Update 2026
On May 13, 2026, Amber convened its annual shareholder meeting for a thoughtful discussion on portfolio performance, strategic priorities, and the continued opportunity ahead for organic farmland investing. The meeting opened with remarks from Board Chair Anna Jones-Crabtree of Vilicus Farms. Speaking as both a board member and an organic farmer, Anna offered perspective on the current agricultural landscape and the important role organic farmers are playing in this moment.
CEO Chris Zuehlsdorff then shared an update on the company’s strategic direction, including key growth initiatives, financial priorities, and partnership opportunities. Drew Blankenbaker, VP of Farmer Relations, provided a closer look at the farm portfolio, highlighting strong performance across the company’s core Midwest hubs, improved portfolio stability, and the benefits of stronger underwriting standards and more proactive portfolio management. The meeting concluded with a robust Q&A session and a video centered on the theme “organic is good business.”
Using Your Donor-Advised Fund for Impact Investing — March 2026
Many investors already use their Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) for charitable giving. But what if those same dollars could also be invested for impact?
On March 19, 2026 Amber and Matt Eldridge of Realize Impact hosted a conversation on how Philanthropic Investment Grants (PHIGs) unlock a powerful (and lesser-known) way to put philanthropic capital to work.
During the conversation, we covered:
How donor-advised funds can be used to invest in regenerative farmland
Why farmland can play a unique role in long-term impact portfolios
How Amber works with investors to transition farmland to organic production
If you’ve been curious about putting your philanthropic capital to work in new ways, this is your chance.
Federal Policy Update 2025 with Organic Farming Research Foundation
On September 3rd, 2025, Amber hosted an informative conversation with the Organic Farming Research Foundation about their work on the front lines in Washington, DC. Gordon Merrick, OFRF Policy & Programs Director, and Vinnie Trometter, OFRF Policy Fellow, provided the latest updates on the Hill, funding opportunities, and what’s ahead for organic farmers nationwide. With OFRF’s policy experts tracking key bills and advocating for change, it was a timely and impactful discussion.
Scaling Organic, Regenerative Agriculture — April 2025
In this webinar, which we co-hosted with Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum, learn more about how Amber is scaling organic, regenerative agriculture through strategic partnerships with row crop farmers across the United States. This webinar showcases our collaborative, innovative approach and the benefits for investors, farmers, and the environment.
You will hear from Amber team members, learn about our tangible pillars of impact, gain insights from a farmer’s firsthand experience transitioning to organic practices and experience a robust Q+A segment. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how organic, regenerative agriculture is driving real change and delivering triple-bottom-line returns!
Annual Investor Update 2025
On March 13, 2025, Amber convened our annual shareholder meeting. It was an engaging session kicked off by our Board Chair, Anna Jones-Crabtree of Vilicus Farms. Anna shared her perspective on the current agricultural landscape in the United States as both a board member and an organic, regenerative farmer.
Next, our CEO, Chris Zuehlsdorff, spoke about our strategic growth initiatives, with an eye towards financial priorities and partnerships. The new VP of Marketing & Communications, Nora Chovanec, highlighted the work of our Farm, Impact & Sustainability Committee, delving into our impact pillars and the tangible ways in which Amber farmers are driving positive change. Lastly, Board Director DD Burlin debuted our new flagship Farmer Success Sharing program. In 2025, we hope to use our shareholder-approved 2023 equity incentive plan to award each qualifying farmer a grant of REIT shares.
Please note that the meeting recording begins with images of our farmers and the audio starts at 3 min 50 seconds.
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