Farmland is a high-potential asset class— stable, lucrative and essential. But some of the best deals never hit the market, trading within tight-knit farming communities and leaving most investors locked out.
AgVest Advisors breaks this barrier by pairing deep agricultural expertise with an extensive nationwide network of landowners, farmers and industry insiders to unlock exclusive investment opportunities. Led by industry veteran Chris Brawner, who has managed more than $900 million in farmland investments, AgVest identifies off-market deals before they become publicly available. Its direct investment model eliminates rigid fund structures and excessive fees, giving investors greater access, flexibility and the ability to build future-ready portfolios.
"Farmland investing works best when investors have direct access and control. We make sure every dollar goes toward acquiring high-quality assets and not administrative overhead," says Brawner, founder and president.
Rather than locking capital into blind pool funds with high upfront fees and rigid timelines, AgVest offers direct access to premium farmland investments. Investors pay only when capital is deployed, eliminating fees on idle funds and ensuring that returns are tied to actual investment performance, not just commitments.
AgVest empowers investors with strategic control and the freedom to capitalize on market timing. Unlike typical farmland funds that can charge up to 1–2 percent on committed capital before any land is acquired and requires forced sales within fixed timelines, AgVest allows assets to be held indefinitely. This approach avoids pressure to sell during market downturns and maximizes long-term value. AgVest only earns when investments perform, ensuring its interests are fully aligned with investor success.
AgVest’s deep agricultural expertise and strong local presence bring clarity to a complex asset class. In every region in which it operates, the firm partners with seasoned farm managers, each with over 20 years of experience, who offer firsthand insights into soil health, crop trends, tenant relationships and regional dynamics. This boots-on-the-ground approach enables AgVest to map out farms, identify ready-to-go tenants and analyze lease rates and ownership specifics. For institutional investors unfamiliar with these nuances, AgVest simplifies the process, providing the knowledge required to make confident, well-informed decisions while minimizing risk and maximizing the long-term potential of investment.
Every strategy is customized to fit the investor’s goals. AgVest begins by assessing risk tolerance, return expectations and geographic preferences, then sources and underwrites investments accordingly. Its comprehensive process includes tenant vetting, soil and water analysis, lease rate benchmarking, multi-year cash flow modeling and long-term valuation projections. This tailored, data-driven approach ensures every deal is both profitable and resilient.
Transparency is built into every step of the process. Investors are presented with clear, detailed analyses outlining how each deal is expected to perform based on agronomic fundamentals and long-term economic metrics. This clarity gives institutions the confidence that every acquisition is aligned with their objectives and backed by rigorous due diligence.
AgVest has worked with some of the largest pension funds, financial institutions and family offices to deploy capital efficiently while managing risk. They have been involved in some of the largest row crop farmland deals in the U.S. and along with their associates currently have licenses to buy and manage in 10 states. It also provides ongoing portfolio management, helping clients negotiate favorable lease terms, optimize operations and improve asset performance long after the initial investment.
AgVest is changing the game in farmland investing, giving investors the edge to build high-value, future-ready portfolios.
AgVest Advisors breaks this barrier by pairing deep agricultural expertise with an extensive nationwide network of landowners, farmers and industry insiders to unlock exclusive investment opportunities. Led by industry veteran Chris Brawner, who has managed more than $900 million in farmland investments, AgVest identifies off-market deals before they become publicly available. Its direct investment model eliminates rigid fund structures and excessive fees, giving investors greater access, flexibility and the ability to build future-ready portfolios.
"Farmland investing works best when investors have direct access and control. We make sure every dollar goes toward acquiring high-quality assets and not administrative overhead," says Brawner, founder and president.
Rather than locking capital into blind pool funds with high upfront fees and rigid timelines, AgVest offers direct access to premium farmland investments. Investors pay only when capital is deployed, eliminating fees on idle funds and ensuring that returns are tied to actual investment performance, not just commitments.
AgVest empowers investors with strategic control and the freedom to capitalize on market timing. Unlike typical farmland funds that can charge up to 1–2 percent on committed capital before any land is acquired and requires forced sales within fixed timelines, AgVest allows assets to be held indefinitely. This approach avoids pressure to sell during market downturns and maximizes long-term value. AgVest only earns when investments perform, ensuring its interests are fully aligned with investor success.
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Farmland investing works best when investors have direct access and control. We make sure every dollar goes toward acquiring high-quality assets and not administrative overhead
AgVest’s deep agricultural expertise and strong local presence bring clarity to a complex asset class. In every region in which it operates, the firm partners with seasoned farm managers, each with over 20 years of experience, who offer firsthand insights into soil health, crop trends, tenant relationships and regional dynamics. This boots-on-the-ground approach enables AgVest to map out farms, identify ready-to-go tenants and analyze lease rates and ownership specifics. For institutional investors unfamiliar with these nuances, AgVest simplifies the process, providing the knowledge required to make confident, well-informed decisions while minimizing risk and maximizing the long-term potential of investment.
Every strategy is customized to fit the investor’s goals. AgVest begins by assessing risk tolerance, return expectations and geographic preferences, then sources and underwrites investments accordingly. Its comprehensive process includes tenant vetting, soil and water analysis, lease rate benchmarking, multi-year cash flow modeling and long-term valuation projections. This tailored, data-driven approach ensures every deal is both profitable and resilient.
Transparency is built into every step of the process. Investors are presented with clear, detailed analyses outlining how each deal is expected to perform based on agronomic fundamentals and long-term economic metrics. This clarity gives institutions the confidence that every acquisition is aligned with their objectives and backed by rigorous due diligence.
AgVest has worked with some of the largest pension funds, financial institutions and family offices to deploy capital efficiently while managing risk. They have been involved in some of the largest row crop farmland deals in the U.S. and along with their associates currently have licenses to buy and manage in 10 states. It also provides ongoing portfolio management, helping clients negotiate favorable lease terms, optimize operations and improve asset performance long after the initial investment.
AgVest is changing the game in farmland investing, giving investors the edge to build high-value, future-ready portfolios.
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