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Peoples Company's rural heritage and our ties to land are the core of our business and we hold true that ‘everything starts with land.’ The Peoples Company platform builds on over 50 years of facilitating land transactions, with ultimate collaboration of business units, and proven processes lead by true professionals to maximize the best outcomes. Peoples Company team members specialize in their area of expertise and are loyal members of industry trade associations, earning the highest level of accreditation to ensure clients receive the best service by uniquely qualified, industry experts.

Rooted In Tradition. Growing For The Future.

Peoples Company’s proud history began in the 1960s and was established in the farm management department of Peoples Trust and Savings Bank in Indianola, Iowa.

Your Farm's Potential Awaits!

Peoples Company is offering landowners a FREE farmland assessment providing the framework for increased yields, profitability, and sustainability.

This comprehensive review will document soil productivity, farm topography, in-season weather, minimum revenue guarantees, regional return expectations, current market values, potential improvement projects, and conservation recommendations. The intent is to provide landowners with the tools and necessary information to manage for enhanced appreciation that outpaces traditional returns.

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National Footprint. Local Expertise. Unmatched Service.

Peoples Company leads the nation in providing integrated land solutions as one of the few firms with core competencies in land brokerage, agricultural appraisal, land and energy management, crop insurance, and capital markets, providing clients with a one-stop solution for agricultural transactions across the United States. Delivering personalized land services in every major agricultural market, Peoples Company's local land professionals are experienced in working with landowners, farmers, institutional investors, and family offices to achieve industry-best outcomes.

Serving All Major Agricultural Markets

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LOCAL STRATEGY
Services custom-tailored by local land experts for each agricultural region.

TECH-ENABLED
Access to proprietary land data and tech-enabled tools deliver a competitive advantage.

INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
We have an extensive track record structuring unique land deals with detail and efficiency.

SERVICE DRIVEN
One of the most respected land services companies in the nation, providing the highest caliber services by the best people in the industry.

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Peoples Company established the Land Investment Expo in 2008 to connect stakeholders in agriculture. Since then, the Expo has transformed into one of the nation’s premier land conferences.

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Peoples Perspective Blog

Land Auction Results | October 2024

 November 4, 2024  Land Auctions

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 139 tracts or 12,335 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during October 2024. The average dollar per acre was $11,072, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,408, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $161.

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Market Insights from the Asset Database

 October 28, 2024  Industry Insights

Farmland can be a difficult asset class to participate in as there are significant barriers to entry, one of which is sourcing quality farmland for sale in a highly dynamic market. For the Farmland Investor, access to quality deal flow is essential for building your portfolio.

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Farmland Affordability: The Correlation Between Size and Value

 October 25, 2024  Land Values

Anyone in the farmland sector has heard the adage that as the size of a farm increases the price per acre typically decreases. Whether you’re an appraiser or other real estate professional, this message seems to be heard throughout the business. While this can be true in many cases, I’ve run across some instances where the theory could be questioned.

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Flex Leases for Farmland: Taking the Guesswork Out of Farmland Leasing

 October 24, 2024  Land Management

Leasing farmland is easy, but it’s not simple. Unlike commercial or residential real estate, farmland is renowned for its nearly 100% occupancy rate. If a farmer retires, there is often a line of people eager to assume the farm lease on that property. Finding someone to farm your land – that’s the easy part.

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Industry Research

The Evolution of Farmland as an Institutional Asset

It's been more than 15 years since the Great Financial Crisis but are institutions still in love with farmland? Rising interest rates have investors looking back to treasuries and fixed income as their diversification strategy. However, the investment thesis around farmland as an asset class with its strong risk-adjusted returns and hedge against inflation has never been more true.

2023 National Land Values Report

Our 2023 report explores the impact of renewable energy, foreign ownership, inflation, higher interest rates, and continued geopolitical pressures on farmland values. The report also contains expanded regional coverage including the Northern Plains and Southern Plains.

The Irony of the Inflation Reduction Act for the Farmland Asset Class

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) was signed and became public law on August 16, 2022. The long-term policy objectives laid out in the IRA, if realized, will have significant inflationary impacts on the farmland asset class.

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American Farmland Owner

Since its founding in 2017, American Farmland Owner (AFO) has been dedicated to cultivating a sense of community for farmland owners and empowering them through education and collaboration. AFO serves as a trusted source and gathering place Where Landowners Get Their News™ and plays a pivotal role in keeping landowners informed about the latest developments and trends in the agricultural industry.

Peoples Company has partnered with AFO to provide news related to farmland ownership to our clients. Sign up to have the weekly American Farmland Owner newsletter delivered directly to your inbox.

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