March AgroNosotros Farm Tour (Part I)
Amazing! I recently returned from a multi-day tour of the AgroNosotros coffee and cacao farms in western and north Panama and was totally blown away. Those of you who know me know that I’m not easily impressed. I’ve been on many agriculture investment tours over the years but this one tops them all. I learned […]
Eight Billion Big Macs, Please
Eight billion. According to the United Nations, that’s the estimated milestone population of the Earth as of November 15. The most current estimates say we will hit nine billion in 2037 and nearly ten billion by 2050… just 28 short years away. Why is this important? Because that’s a lot of new mouths to feed […]
Sustainable Agriculture: Why Is It Important?
Over the years, I have been frequently asked what sustainable agriculture is and why it’s important. And last month Jose, a prospective client, asked me whether or not Alternative Ag Investors offers investments that employ sustainable farming practices. The answer to the second question is an unqualified yes, but let me begin by going back […]
Recession, high interest rates, bear markets, high inflation… buy managed farmland now!
Sometimes I hate it when I’m right. Unfortunately, my prediction early last year that we would suffer serious inflation in 2022 has come true. Despite what the White House and Federal Reserve had been saying, I was right. Now, we’re in a recession and it’s only going to get worse. Economies around the world are […]
Buying Teak: Create a Passive Income And Long-term Family Wealth
In 2008, as the U.S. and the world were facing a dramatic economic downturn, NuWire Investor developed a list of the top 5 recession investments. Number 2 on that list was timber. One NuWire article states that, “Timber is one of the safest and steadiest growth investments available, protecting an investor in times of inflation, […]
Dragon Fruit, Limes and More in Maui
My wife and I reprised our Maui honeymoon during the first 10 days of September and had a fabulous time. When we were there 6 years ago, I remember being a bit shocked that commercial cultivation of sugar cane and pineapples had all but ceased. Well, a lot has changed over the last 6 years […]
Owning Farmland: Will I Owe Taxes?
Owning managed farmland is a smart investment. Managed farmland consistently increases in value, is a strong inflation hedge, outperforms the stock market, provides a long-term passive income and allows you to diversify away from the vagaries of Wall Street. But, like any income-generating investment, there may be taxes involved and maybe even tax advantages. Whether […]
