Episode 90 - Dirt to Dollars - Creating Value in Farmland Investing

In this episode of the Purpose-Driven Wealth podcast, Mo Bina welcomes George Bravante of Bravante Farm Capital in a discussion about what you need to know when starting with farmland investments. From his years of experience in this industry, George takes on a journey from selecting properties, ensuring water security, fruit quality, and sustainability. 

What are agricultural assets? What do we need to know and understand in getting into the farmland space?

Tune in to learn more about farmland investing!

Here’s what you will expect in this episode:
How George got started with Farmland Investing
Selecting which properties to buy
A structured approach on reliable water sources
On why there are not a lot of activity in the area.
Ranches trade per acre, not by cap rates
What people look for in acquiring agricultural lands.
Ways to add value to agricultural land
Sourcing new farmland opportunities
Due diligence process, potential risks, and downsides 
On water security and trends from COVID 
On fruit quality, farmer markets, and sustainability
Investing with Bravante Farm Capital

About George Bravante:

George has spent the last 20 years building a vertically integrated farming business. In the early 1990’s he started with a small vineyard and winery development in the Napa Valley of California. This initial taste of farming ignited a new passion for agriculture and investing in the San Joaquin Valley. In the past 20 years Bravante Farm Capital has acquired over $175 million in agricultural assets including, citrus, table grapes, wine grapes, stone fruit and pistachios. Before founding Bravante Farm Capital, He spent 10 years in the real estate private equity business as the President of Colony Advisors, Inc. and was the President of American Real Estate Group before that. Before his time in private equity, he worked for Ernst & Young. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He currently serves on the board of directors of Sabre Corporation and of the KBS Growth & Income REIT.

George Bravante Links:

Website: https://bravantefarmcapital.com/

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