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We are the national leader in agriculture real estate services, pairing experience with data driven decision making to deliver value to landowners. From family operations to institutional investors, across every sector and region, we provide tailored solutions that unlock potential and create lasting success.

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Rooted In Tradition. Growing For The Future.

Peoples Company’s platform builds on over 50 years of facilitating land transactions and managing farmland. Originating in the 1960s from Peoples Trust and Savings Bank in Indianola, Iowa, Peoples Company is now a full-service, national farmland firm.

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Benefit from an extensive track record of completing land transactions, delivering management services, and building industry connections.
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The Land Expo is one of the nation’s premier agricultural conferences, bringing together industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders to explore the most vital issues shaping land and agriculture.

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Peoples Perspective Blog

The Strategic Power of Sealed Bid Land Auctions

 December 11, 2025  Land Auctions

See how sealed bid land auctions create strong competition, protect privacy, and help sellers capture true market value. Learn how formats, psychology, and professional guidance shape results.

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The Income Approach: What Earnings Tell Us About Land Value

 December 9, 2025  Land Values

See how income, expenses, and risk shape farmland value. Learn how the income approach works, why earnings matter, and what buyers watch when evaluating land.

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Land Auction Results | November 2025

 December 8, 2025  Land Values

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 202 tracts or 16,735 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during November 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,484, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,730, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $172.

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Mollie Aronowitz Named 2025 ASFMRA Farm Manager of the Year

 December 2, 2025  Land Management

Peoples Company is proud to share that Mollie Aronowitz, AFM, has been named the 2025 Farm Manager of the Year by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).

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Industry Research

2025 National Land Values Report

Peoples Company has released its 2025 National Land Values report, offering a detailed look at farmland performance across major U.S. production regions. This year’s analysis explores how government payments, interest rates, and global trade dynamics are influencing land values and investment returns in an increasingly uncertain market.

International Farmland Markets

The International Ag Alliance’s new white paper, “International Farmland Markets,” explores farmland as a strategic global asset class, offering in-depth analysis of eight major markets: the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Romania, Australia, New Zealand, and Paraguay. It examines ownership structures, value trends, and regulatory landscapes while highlighting key opportunities and risks shaping the future of global agricultural investment.

A New Era of Capital in Farmland: From Opportunistic to Long-Duration Investors

Farmland investment is shifting from short-term, appreciation-focused strategies to long-term capital focused on income stability and wealth preservation. Rising interest rates and market volatility are driving institutional investors toward farmland for its inflation protection and consistent returns. This marks a maturation of the asset class, emphasizing stewardship and long-term value.

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