Macfarlan Capital Partners

How did a farm kid in Iowa become President and CEO of a company that serves 5,500 farmer-owners and 600 employees? If you know Matt Carstens, you'll quickly see why. Matt and his team at Landus are obsessed with finding ways to use technology to innovate in the agriculture industry. In this conversation we discuss: - The Story of Landus - Landus scope and business - Innovation in Agriculture - Ag land investment Enjoy and learn from our conversation with Matt here: https://lnkd.in/gTSEjPGG

"Leave it better than you found it." Had such a fun conversation with Jack McCarthy the Co-Founder and CEO Gold Leaf Farming. Gold Leaf's model fires us up. They vertically integrated investment and operations with intent to leave the farms they invest in and teammates they employ...better than they found them. With this model, Jack and his team have assembled a portfolio of nearly 12,000 acres of almond and pistachio orchards, making them one of the largest US growers of both crops. They have done so with a differentiated approach than most institutional farmland owners we have seen. Paying their farm operators living wages and providing healthcare and equity in their farms to their team. Jack is awesome...brings first principled thinking and innovation to a long term vision of flourishing for his team and investors. More on Gold Leaf Farming here: https://www.goldleaf.ag/ Here is a link to our conversation: https://lnkd.in/gmG4Z6g8 Hope you enjoy it and learn as much as we did! Mac Macfarlan Morgan Stallings Trevor Hightower

Fun news: Our Vision for our Borgo Bonneli development in Central Tuscany has grown... we're adding additional suites, club, and spa. and... We are moving forward on our next estate! Buy box: - Value in Italian wine country. - 1 hr proximity to airport. - Historical building that can be renovated to 10-20 luxury suites. - Adjacent space or existing structures for tasting room, dining, pool, club. - Adjacent Villas that can be renovated or space for villas to be developed. - Acreage (hectares) for plantable vineyards (1 hectare = 500 cases of wine). We are raising capital for ownership in Borgo Bonneli and our next location. Welcome intros to family offices and HNW investors. DM if you want to see an overview on Borgo Bonneli.

Joey Bland of Delta Farmland has been fueled by a deep passion for the land and its stories. In this episode, we dive into the personal narratives that define our connection to agriculture, the strategic benefits of land investment, and the multifaceted rewards that go beyond mere profit. Discover how Joey's Memphis heritage and dedication to the industry provide a unique perspective on the economic impact of agriculture, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and the future of agricultural investment. From tackling the "2050 conundrum" of feeding a growing global population to exploring the exciting advancements in AgTech, Joey offers a wealth of knowledge and experience. https://lnkd.in/d26Dkszm

Steve Bruere is a legend in agricultural real estate and Peoples Company is the world class land transaction and advisory firm in the space. We loved this this ranging, funny, and informative conversation with Steve. https://lnkd.in/d6sa9Krk

If you love investment strategy, land development, property rights, and a scalable solution to end global homelessness you'll love this conversation with Brett Hagler We go into detail about New Story's new market based strategy they are pioneering through their first impact investment fund. Hope you enjoy learning about the model, about Brett, and how to accurately pronounce "Jalisco" in this episode of Good Work: https://lnkd.in/gemWTisT

It’s an honor to be the stewards of this special place. Saluti! https://lnkd.in/gZU9jT9C

Jeff Simpson could be the most interesting man in the world. Jeff... ...is a farmer, real estate developer, and founder of Simpson Land Group ...is an award winning photographer (that's his pic below). ...has fought off a Grizzly. Do we need to say more? Jeff loves land and what it teaches us. It's a pleasure to introduce him to you in this second edition of Good Work: https://lnkd.in/gWeCvDHT

Land investment and stewardship is shaped by folks Wendell Berry refer to as "humble, faithful and skillful...that connect us to land and life." In the Good Work Interview Series, those are the people we wanted to learn from. Our first conversation of the series is with Carter Malloy, who is the founder and CEO of AcreTrader (www.acretrader.com). Acretrader is a leading platform that provides access to farmland investments while providing farmers opportunities for capital expansion. We have been big fans of Carter and the Acretrader team. In this conversation you'll see why as we talk about: - Carter's background and founding story - Farmland investment fundamentals - AcreTrader's two sided market place - Creating access to farmland investment - The importance of being "Farmer First" - Building a world class team in middle America - Farmland data and www.acres.com - The future of Farmland Investing Carter's passion to improve the financial wellbeing of farmers and investors is evident. Hope you enjoy the conversation. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gGPUnx6G

Land investment and stewardship is shaped by folks Wendell Berry refer to as "humble, faithful and skillful...that connect us to land and life." In the Good Work Interview Series, those are the people we wanted to learn from. Our first conversation of the series is with Carter Malloy, who is the founder and CEO of AcreTrader (www.acretrader.com). Acretrader is a leading platform that provides access to farmland investments while providing farmers opportunities for capital expansion. We have been big fans of Carter and the Acretrader team. In this conversation you'll see why as we talk about: - Carter's background and founding story - Farmland investment fundamentals - AcreTrader's two sided market place - Creating access to farmland investment - The importance of being "Farmer First" - Building a world class team in middle America - Farmland data and www.acres.com - The future of Farmland Investing Carter's passion to improve the financial wellbeing of farmers and investors is evident. Hope you enjoy the conversation. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gGPUnx6G