This past March, our team had the privilege of visiting and filming a short piece about Iroquois Valley rancher Cindy Tolle at her 33,000-acre Diamond E. Ranch in Cochise County, AZ. 

Iroquois Valley first partnered with Cindy on a smaller parcel of land in 2021 and was the lender she turned to when she had an opportunity to grow her acreage. In collaboration with Dirt Capital Partners and with the support of key conservation organizations, we helped finance the acquisition of a larger ranch property in the fall of 2024.

We invite you to watch our new video about Cindy Tolle and her ranch to see how your impactful investment is driving significant conservation efforts across Southeastern Arizona.

COMPANY NEWS

OFFICIALLY RE-CERTIFIED AS A B CORP

We’re proud to share that we’ve officially recertified as a B Corp and increased our impact score from 107 to 124, well above the average score of 95.2 for B Corps in the United States. This achievement places us among the top three companies in our category (equity investing companies - developed markets).

This milestone reflects our deep commitment to our stakeholders—farmers, investors, and employees—and the values at the heart of our work: investing in organic, regenerative farmland that nurtures people and the planet. Our CEO, Chris Zuehlsdorff, shares: “We are proud to have increased our score and be ranked in the top three equity investing companies in developed markets. It reflects the investment we make in all of our stakeholders—farmers, investors and employees.”

We’re grateful for the community that makes this work possible and remain dedicated to advancing organic, regenerative agriculture through thoughtful investment.

FARM SPOTLIGHT

VILICUS FARMS

Doug and Anna Jones-Crabtree are first-generation farmers growing Regenerative Organic Certified Silver-level heirloom grains and legumes in the Northern Great Plains of Montana. Alongside a dedicated crew, they operate Vilicus Farms, an 11,200-acre dryland crop operation, of which 3,500 acres are financed in partnership with Iroquois Valley.

Situated near the Canadian border, Vilicus is a nationally recognized model for how conservation and large-scale organic agriculture can thrive together. In fact, 26% of their total acreage is set aside for conservation—a commitment that has made Vilicus the largest Bee Better Certified farm on the planet! Want to learn more?

WATCH THE RECORDING

ORGANIC FARMING RESEARCH FOUNDATION & IROQUOIS VALLEY WEBINAR

Did you miss our federal policy webinar with the Organic Farming Research Foundation? You can still catch the recording!

Earlier this month, we partnered with OFRF for an engaging conversation about what’s happening on the front lines in Washington, DC. Gordon Merrick, OFRF Policy & Programs Director, and Vinnie Trometter, OFRF Policy Fellow, shared the latest updates from Capitol Hill, key funding opportunities, and what’s ahead for organic farmers nationwide 

LEARN & GROW

INVESTOR QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Q: I’ve been hearing more about the concept of Food as Medicine. What does it mean to Iroquois Valley, and where can I learn more?

A: At Iroquois Valley, we embrace the concept of Food as Medicine as the belief that healthy, nutrient-rich food is itself a form of preventative care. Organically grown foods, produced without pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, genetic modification, growth hormones, or antibiotics, offer a powerful defense against illness. Yet, this vital “medicine” remains in short supply, with less than 2% of U.S. farmland dedicated to certified organic production.

Our co-founder, Dr. Stephen Rivard, practiced emergency medicine for 26 years and witnessed firsthand the consequences of a chemically dependent food system. Early in his career, he cared for a four-year-old boy who tragically passed away after he spilled a bottle of an organophosphate insecticide on himself. That experience, along with his growing concern about the widespread use of toxic chemicals in agriculture, left a lasting impression.

Over time, Dr. Rivard observed a troubling rise in patients suffering from diet- and environment-related illnesses. He noted correlations between our modern food system and increases in food allergies, obesity, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, chronic inflammation, neurological conditions, and cancer. These experiences inspired Dr. Rivard and ultimately led to the founding of Iroquois Valley, built on a model where investments directly support the expansion of organic farming—providing preventative medical care through chemical-free food. 

Perspectives on Food as Medicine vary widely. For those interested in exploring this concept further, we invite you to read Dr. Rivard’s 2021 interview with Authority Magazine and go deeper into the research from the National Library of Medicine.

JOIN US

RFSI FORUM IN MINNEAPOLIS OCT 7-8

We’re very excited to announce that Iroquois Valley Managing Director, Donna Holmes, will be interviewing two Iroquois Valley investors at the Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum taking place this October 7-8 in Minneapolis, MN. The Forum brings together investors, funders, and practitioners across agriculture and finance ecosystems to discuss topics such as investment strategies for farmland, blended capital models, soil health case studies, and much more.

Planning to attend? Please reach out so that our team can connect with you. We hope to see you there!

CONNECT WITH IROQUOIS VALLEY

Our team is attending these upcoming events. Reach out to connect!

• Regenerative Food Systems Investment (Minneapolis, MN)
• Sustainable Agriculture Summit (Anaheim, CA)

Photos: Evergreen Ranching/Diamond E. Ranch, A & T Organic Farms, Vilicus Farms, Janie's Farm, and Paul Hoffman.

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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.