Investment Strategy:

Our investment focus is Midwestern farmland and our strategy is to generate a steady stream of income and capital gains by identifying undervalued farmland properties that are well-positioned to benefit from the global demand for grains.

Colvin & Co. understands that all farmland is not created equal. We conduct an in-depth analysis of every potential and existing piece of farmland, which includes soil tests, appraisals, historical yield analysis, and relative value comparison.

Farmland Focused Funds:

       -   Sather Agriculture LP

       -   Colvin Farmland LP

We seek to provide our investors with the ability to participate in one of the most important sectors of the global economy that is difficult to access, with limited information available. We allow investors the opportunity to have a passive investment in farmland without having to identify and acquire property, manage the property, hire a farmer, and negotiate rental contracts. 

Separately Managed Accounts

Through a separately managed account, our clients are able to take direct ownership of farmland while becoming educated about their property through an extensive due diligence process completed prior to closing. Colvin & Co. listens to what their client's needs are for an investment in farmland and then sources properties that fit the specifics of the client, while using a value oriented purchase strategy. Separate account holders are able to retain all discretion on decision making issues, but are able to consult the experts at Colvin & Co. along the way to the property's closing.

Colvin & Co.'s separately managed accounts include features such as:

·         Analyzing the agricultural fundamentals of indentified farmland including, soil quality, productivity, crop potential and yields, crop off-takes, drainage, accessibility, and farmability.

·         Evaluating potential leasing opportunities, including historical rental rates, average rental rates in the local area, and future cash rent and crop sharing leasing rates.

·         Exploring additional revenue opportunities including development, alternative energy, mineral rights, and government conservation programs.

·         Provide a written report upon completion of the analysis of the farmland.

Farm Management Services

Colvin & Co. will help add value and maximize return on investment by providing the highest quality, value orientated, farm management services to your farmland property. Specializing in cash rent and flex leases, Colvin & Co. will help select a progressive operator and maximize annual rental income.

Colvin & Co.'s farm management service includes such features as:

·         Providing advice on farm plans, field arrangement, crop rotations, soil treatment, drainage maintenance and additions, erosion control, and rehabilitation and maintenance of improvements.

·         The supervision and carrying out of the plan of operation, the work of the tenants or operators, and advising them regularly in regard to conservation and other practices adapted to the farm.

·         The administration of the lease and advice on renewals or extensions of same.

·         Updates on the progress of the work on the farm.

·         Advice on contracts with the United States Department of Agriculture for crop control, sealing crops raised, and conservation programs.

·         The supervision of taxes and liability insurance for the farm.

Please contact Colvin & Co. at info@colvin-co.com for further information on our farmland services.