On March 13, 2025, Iroquois Valley 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. Always inspiring, Anna offered many ways to support farmers in these turbulent times.

Next, our CEO, Chris Zuehlsdoff, spoke about our strategic growth initiatives, with an eye towards financial priorities and partnerships. He provided a robust portfolio and economic update. 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 Iroquois Valley 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.

The Farmer Success Sharing program is a means to support the hard-working people who steward the land we own. Through their investment of time, expertise, and passion, they increase the value of Iroquois Valley’s farmland. They are the key component in our vision of improving the health of people, communities, and our planet. We believe this initiative demonstrates our dedication to our farmer partners, without whom none of what we do would be possible.

FARM SPOTLIGHT

JOHNSON FAMILY FARM

The Johnson family are legacy crop farmers at the heart of Illinois' corn and soybean country, who have successfully made the transition to organic farming. Rick and his son Corey are third and fourth-generation farmers just south of the sprawling Chicago suburbs. In the early 2000s, they sought to shift their conventional corn and soybean fields to an organic rotation. However, the transition proved challenging, particularly due to existing agreements with their previous landlords. The leaseholders didn’t understand the importance of long-term leases for organic farming operations.

IN THE MEDIA

THE MERITS OF INVESTING IN ORGANIC FARMLAND BY CHRIS ZUEHLSDORFF

In the March issue of the Alternative Investor, our CEO, Chris Zuehlsdorff, wrote about why investing in organic, regenerative farmland is an exciting opportunity with immense potential to make a meaningful impact while achieving solid financial returns.

"The potential for growth is both economically attractive and aligned with the increasing demand for food produced with stronger environmental and human health outcomes. According to the Organic Trade Association, organic grocery sales growth rate outpaced non-organic by more than a 2-to-1 margin. Consistent organic price premiums lead to higher farm profitability."

SAVE THE DATE

REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS INVESTMENT & IROQUOIS VALLEY WEBINAR

Learn more about how Iroquois Valley is scaling organic, regenerative agriculture through strategic partnerships with row crop farmers across the United States. This webinar will showcase our collaborative, innovative approach and the benefits for investors, farmers, and the environment.

Hear from Iroquois Valley team members, learn about our tangible pillars of impact, and gain insights from a farmer’s firsthand experience transitioning to organic practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how organic, regenerative agriculture is driving real change and delivering triple-bottom-line returns!

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

INFLATION CONCERNS ON YOUR MIND? INVEST IN ORGANIC FARMLAND

For investors interested in hedging against inflation, we want to remind you that farmland is an exceptional asset to meet your needs. Farmland typically holds or increases in value in inflationary periods, unlike many intangible assets. Additionally, as the price of consumer goods rises, commodities (such as food) typically rise as well. Food is a non-discretionary purchase, so increasing prices will not affect demand.

An increase in the price of food is often accompanied by an increase in the value of farmland — making now a prime time to invest in one of our country’s most valuable assets. Iroquois Valley offers a stable, long-term opportunity to invest in organic, regenerative farmland tended by land stewards who grow healthy food, restore soil, and improve water quality.

Photos: Vilicus Farm, Johnson Family Farm, Gray Organic Farm and Wholesome Meadows Farm,

RNR Notes are available to accredited investors only. You may only invest after careful consideration of our complete Private Placement Memorandum, verification of your accredited investor status, and the submission of any other information required by Iroquois Valley relating to your proposed investment. No offering of RNR Notes is being made to investors until the Company has complied with the applicable state law. 

Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT, PBC is offering its common stock for sale pursuant to Tier 2 of Regulation A+ and as such intends to be exempted from state qualification pursuant to federal law. No offer to sell securities or solicitation of an offer to buy securities is being made herein or in any state where such offer or sale is not permitted under the blue sky or state securities laws thereof. Offerings are only made through our Offering Circular, available here. Some of the statements herein may constitute forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Offering Circular.

No offering is being made to investors unless and until the offering has been noticed in that state, as applicable. In compliance with state securities laws, please contact the Company if you reside in NY to determine if an investment in our common stock (or further investment) is possible.

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.