Ceres Partners CEO Brandon Zick on How Private Equity Invests in Farmland

In this episode of Masters in Business, Barry Ritholtz interviews Brandon Zick, Chief Investment Officer of Ceres Farmland Funds, about the unique aspects of farmland as an investment. Zick discusses his background, the factors that make farmland a distinct asset class, its revenue generation, and its exposure to inflation. He explains how Ceres identifies and manages farmland investments, including strategies for increasing rental income and adding value through improvements and alternative land uses like solar and wind farms. The conversation also covers the risks and opportunities in farmland investing, the impact of technology, and the importance of selecting the right farm tenants.