As we wrap up the year and reflect on all that’s grown across our farmers' fields, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on the impact our investor community helped make possible. Our recently released 2014–2025 impact data shows organic agriculture offers incredible results when supported by patient capital.

Together, over the past decade, our network of investors and farmers has eliminated an estimated: 29 million pounds of synthetic pesticides and herbicides, removed 100,000 metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere, and retained 700 million gallons of water in the soil.

We’re equally encouraged by the ripple effects for ecosystems and rural economies. Compared with conventional operations, our farms support 30% more wild bees and 20% more native birds, prevent more than 95,000 tons of topsoil erosion each year, and help Midwest organic farmers earn roughly $30 more per acre.

To Iroquois Valley, this progress is proof that organic farming at scale isn’t just possible—it’s a path to healthier land, thriving farm businesses, and stronger communities.

FARM SPOTLIGHT

HOFFMAN FAMILY FARM

Paul Hoffman represents the fifth generation of his family to farm the same land his great-grandfather settled after emigrating from Germany to Illinois in the 1800s. Today, Paul farms just over 300 acres of row crops in LaSalle County. Of that, 220 acres are certified organic, while 80 acres are in transition with financing from Iroquois Valley. For Paul, organic farming is both an art and a science—one that requires continuous learning, adaptability, and respect for nature’s balance. 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

IROQUOIS VALLEY + JANIE'S FARM & MILL

HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

We are proud to share that Iroquois Valley is celebrating a banner year, earning two top honors from the 2025 Environmental Finance IMPACT Awards for our leadership in organic, regenerative agriculture and community-focused investment.

We’re equally excited to cheer on longtime farmer partners Harold and Ross Wilken—of Janie’s Farm and Janie’s Mill in East Central Illinois—whom we nominated for the 2025 Grower of the Year Award at the Organic Grower Summit. The Wilkens were named finalists in recognition of their excellence in organic production and their vital role in strengthening regional grain infrastructure.

IN THE MEDIA

FARMWORLD FEATURES WHOLESOME MEADOWS & IROQUOIS VALLEY

This past month, Iroquois Valley farmers, Sara and Josh Smith of Wholesome Meadows, were featured in Farm World, the Midwest's No. 1 resource for agricultural news. Sara and Josh started their farm in 2014, raising pastured livestock, produce, and non-GMO grains—all while teaching their kids the value of hard work and family farm life. With support from Iroquois Valley, they’ve expanded into larger-scale row crops and are transitioning to certified organic.

LEARN & GROW

INVESTOR QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Q: If nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are natural elements, why are synthetic fertilizers so harmful, and how do organic farms nourish the soil without them?

A: Organic farming systems are prohibited from using synthetic inputs. Synthetic fertilizers may deliver quick nutrients, but they also disrupt natural soil processes, pollute waterways, and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Organic farmers take a different path: building soil health through crop rotations, cover crops, compost, and sometimes integrated livestock. These practices allow the land to cycle nutrients the way nature intended, supporting resilient soils that store more carbon, hold more water, and nourish healthier crops without relying on fossil-fuel-based inputs.

At Iroquois Valley, we invest in farms that are actively transitioning away from synthetic fertilizers and toward organic, regenerative systems. Each investment helps farmers eliminate chemical inputs, rebuild their soil, and protect surrounding communities from fertilizer-related pollution. In fact, we estimate that every $100,000 invested can support roughly eight acres moving off synthetic fertilizers, removing over 12,000 pounds of chemical inputs and replacing them with agricultural systems that work with the land, not against it.

Photos: Prairie Grass Ranch, Hoffman Family Farm, Janie's Farm, Wholesome Meadows, Vilicus Farms and Fitzgerald Organics

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CONNECTING FARMERS, COMMUNITIES, AND INVESTORS SINCE 2007

As a corporate guideline, we do not look for specific farmland to purchase or finance. We develop relationships with farmers who want to grow their businesses. We move forward when we have a ready, willing, and able farmer.