AcreTrader

AcreTrader

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AcreTrader is a leading farmland investing platform designed to remove the traditional barriers associated with farmland ownership. Founded in 2018, AcreTrader gives investors, buyers, and sellers streamlined access to high-quality farmland opportunities, supported by advanced data, analytics, and transaction tools. Through its proprietary online investment platform, which incorporates elements of crowdfunding, AcreTrader delivers greater transparency, security, and liquidity to individuals seeking exposure to farmland as an asset class. The platform manages all administrative and operational responsibilities, including insurance, accounting, tenant relationships, and soil and sustainability initiatives, allowing investors to benefit from farmland ownership without the complexities of direct management.

ABOUT ACRETRADER

  • AcreTrader is a leading farmland investment platform that makes it easy for individuals to buy, sell, and invest in high-quality farmland.

  • Founded in 2018, the company has helped thousands of investors and landowners access the historically stable and uncorrelated asset class of farmland.

  • Through its online marketplace, AcreTrader enables accredited investors to buy fractional shares of carefully vetted farmland while its in-house team manages all day-to-day operations, administration, and reporting.

  • The platform also supports farmers by offering new ways to expand their operations, raise capital, and improve land sustainability.


ACRETRADER SERVICES

  • Farmland Investment AccessAcreTrader provides accredited investors with the ability to invest in fractional farmland shares online in minutes, offering a simple entry into a previously difficult-to-access asset class.

  • Property Acquisition and Rigorous Vetting – The platform sources, evaluates, and approves only a small percentage of properties, using deep due diligence on soil, water resources, yield history, financial performance, and long-term value potential.

  • End-to-End Asset Management AcreTrader handles all operational responsibilities—including insurance, accounting, legal compliance, and annual tax documents—offering a truly passive investing experience.

  • Farmer Partnerships and Leasing – The company works directly with farmers to structure leases, manage operations, and support long-term property value, aligning interests between investors and local agricultural partners.

  • Sponsored Offerings for Farmers – Through specialized capital-raising programs, farmers and land sponsors can secure funding for acquisitions, improvements, and expansion without traditional bank constraints.

  • Exit and Liquidity Solutions – At the end of a typical 5–10 year hold period, AcreTrader manages the sale process and distributes profits to investors, offering a structured and transparent exit strategy.

  • Education and Investor Resources AcreTrader provides research reports, market data, webinars, and detailed educational content to help investors understand farmland economics, risks, and return potential.