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b'Do you know how the fusion of technology, modern agriculture, and sustainability can revolutionize our investment in farmland?\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nDavid Chan from FarmTogether unveils a groundbreaking agricultural investment model that promises returns and champions stewardship of our lands. Discover how they\'re enticing institutional investors, pioneering sustainable practices, and harnessing innovative strategies in an era where 98% of U.S. farmland remains privately held. He explains how FarmTogether is creating a sustainable investment model that focuses on being good stewards of the land while still generating profits.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nDive into this captivating episode to unearth the future of sustainable farming investments.\\n\\xa0\\n[00:00 - 07:07] The Innovative Agricultural Investing Model\\xa0\\nIntroducing David to the show\\nAgriculture is embedded in many different fabrics of the way we live\\nBeing sustainable and creating resilient soil systems decreases cost of goods sold, increasing margin and net operating\\n\\xa0\\n[07:08 - 15:14] Exploring the Growing Institutional Interest in Farmland Investment\\nUnderwrite a property against different principles like risk and value for trees, vines, etc.\\nUse pheromone blockers to disrupt mating season and reduce the cost of goods sold\\nCreate portfolios of properties to make them more attractive to institutional investors\\nThere is a growing appetite for farmland among smaller institutional investors\\n\\xa0\\n[15:15 - 21:30] Exploring Sustainable Practices in U.S. Farmland\\nFarm Together focuses on medium-sized farms (2-20 million in property value) that are often overlooked\\nTo hedge against commodity price variability, Farm Together employs pool marketing and works with dedicated marketing boards\\nCrop insurance is available to limit the downside risk of disease, blight, and other weather-related issues\\nSustainable practices such as pheromone blocking can lead to better outcomes and reduce the need for pesticides\\n\\xa0\\n[21:31 - 26:50] Closing Segment\\nBest investment: purchasing David\'s first home\\nWorst investment: the crypto bandwagon\\nThe most important lesson learned: There\'s no such thing as a dumb question\\n\\nQuotes:\\n\\xa0\\n"We are not a country that\'s been based or bred on industrial farming. We\'ve forever had many small farms and very fractionalized ownership." - David Chan\\n\\xa0\\n"Sustainability and farmland is a pretty complex and comprehensive idea. I\'ve seen conventional farms that are farmed in very sustainable manners, and I\'ve seen certified organic farms that I would argue could be much more sustainable." - David Chan\\n\\nConnect with David!\\nWebsite: www.FarmTogether.com\\nEmail: david@farmtogether.com\\xa0\\n\\nInvest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self-storage, medical facilities, hotels, and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/\\n\\xa0\\nTrack your rental property\'s finances with Stessa. Go to www.escapingwallstreet.com.\\n\\xa0\\nJoin our Passive Investor Club to access passive commercial real estate investment opportunities.\\n\\xa0\\nLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes.'