Farmland Investment Returns

NCREIF Farmland Index

~10.5% annualized total return: 3-5% income yield + 5-7% appreciation.

Regional Cap Rates

Iowa 2.5-3.5%, Great Plains 2-4%, Southeast 3-5%, irrigated West 1.5-3%.

Comparison to Other Asset Classes

Lower volatility than office, multifamily, industrial, and retail real estate.

Risk Factors

Commodity prices, weather, water availability, policy changes, interest rates.