Key Takeaways
- Farmland Partners’ Vital Farmland III fund has been certified as a COIN-approved Investment Bulletin and listed on the COIN Impact Investment Marketplace.
- The certification enhances visibility among insurers and institutional investors seeking investments with both financial returns and environmental impact.
- Fund III is targeting a $250 million raise to transition conventional farmland into organic and regenerative operations.
- The COIN certification, administered by the California Department of Insurance, recognizes funds that align with sustainability and social responsibility standards.
- Farmland Partners manages over 18,500 acres, utilizing sustainable farming practices, crop diversification, and technology integration to create long-term agricultural value.
Farmland Partners Joins COIN Marketplace for Impact Investments
Farmland Partners has announced that Vital Farmland III, LLC (Fund III) has been certified as a COIN-approved Investment Bulletin and is now officially listed on the COIN Impact Investment Marketplace. This designation enhances Farmland Partners’ ability to attract institutional investors interested in financially viable investments with measurable environmental benefits.
The COIN certification, awarded by the California Organized Investment Network (COIN) under the California Department of Insurance, is reserved for investment funds that align with sustainability and social responsibility criteria.
“This certification strengthens our ability to attract institutional capital and expand our commitment to regenerative farming as a profitable, climate-smart investment strategy,” said Craig Wichner, Managing Partner at Farmland Partners.
Farmland Partners Expands Regenerative Agriculture Initiatives
With a $250 million target raise, Fund III is focused on acquiring and improving farmland, transitioning it into organic and regenerative operations. Currently, Farmland Partners manages over 18,500 acres, using sustainable farming practices that:
- Enhance soil health and promote biodiversity.
- Diversify crops to improve ecosystem resilience.
- Integrate technology to optimize long-term agricultural productivity.
These efforts align with COIN’s objectives, which encourage institutional investors to support environmentally responsible and community-focused projects.
COIN Certification Expands Institutional Investment Opportunities
The California Organized Investment Network (COIN), established in 1996, connects insurance companies and institutional investors with impact-driven projects in agriculture, infrastructure, and social responsibility. The certification process evaluates funds that meet stringent sustainability criteria to ensure long-term economic and environmental value.
