We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network TIP477: Recession Proof Your Portfolio With Farmland w/ Artem Milinchuk
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Sep 23, 2022 In this insightful discussion, Artem Milinchuk, founder of FarmTogether, shares his journey from Soviet Union struggles to leading farmland investment strategies. He emphasizes how farmland serves as a robust hedge against inflation and recessions, highlighting Bill Gates’ vast ownership. Artem explains how to evaluate farmland deals and why he prioritizes U.S. agriculture. He explores high-margin agricultural investments and discusses the evolving labor dynamics in farming, revealing farmland's unique stability compared to traditional market assets.
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Farmland Risk Assessment
- Farmland's lower risk stems from its inherent value and the consistent demand for food.
- Unlike volatile assets like crypto, farmland's future value is more predictable.
Bill Gates' Farmland Holdings
- Bill Gates owns over 200,000 acres of US farmland, a significant investment.
- However, this represents a small fraction of the total 900 million acres of US farmland.
High-Margin Farmland
- High-margin farmland investments include tree nut and fruit farms, especially organic ones.
- These can offer high returns but also carry higher risk and volatility.