Investing in farm land current macro conditions — including

Current macro conditions — including elevated CPI prints and geopolitical grain supply risks — are pushing pension funds toward investing in farm land as an income-generating inflation shelter. Ezra Rothman, President of EDC Lancaster County, sees avenues for all sectors of Lancaster County to thrive. “For Lancaster to remain competitive, we must ensure there is room for businesses to expand, creating and sustaining family-supporting jobs. That means focusing both residential and commercial development within our boroughs and designated growth areas where infrastructure already exists. By reinvesting in these areas, we can reduce pressure on farmland while also protecting the limited developable land for the industries that drive long-term prosperity. EDC is committed to working with our partners, including LFT, local municipalities, and the LCPD, to keep Lancaster a place where businesses can start, stay, and grow, without losing the qualities that make our community unique.” Bear notes that land investor interest remains strong. Investing in farm land is seeing renewed interest in 2024 as USDA forecasts stable crop yields and a 4.7% YoY rise in average agricultural land values. Analysts note low correlation with equities, making it a hedge against market volatility.