About this episode
The episode discusses the value of farmland and features an interview with Chuck Allen, who specializes in farmland appraisal for agricultural businesses.
In her novel The Good Earth, Pearl Buck wrote, “If roots are to bear fruit, they must be kept well in the soil of land.” Her thought leads us to ask: Which farmland is best for bearing one’s fruit? We have been hearing a lot about farmland recently. We’ve been hearing how very wealthy people like Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates have been using the millions and billions pouring into and out of their businesses to buy up vast tracks of America’s farmland; how mysterious entities from China are buying up farmland near America’s military bases; and how entrepreneurs have been buying up farmland covered in greenhouses for the purpose of growing America’s cannabis. The true value of all that farmland is determined by what someone is willing to pay for it. And there are a lot of reasons why people buy farmland. Today, we focus on those who want to obtain farmland to grow food, flowers and fiber as a business. And we are fortunate to have one who knows how to find the true value farmland for a business. Please welcome… Chuck Allen, Chuck Allen Properties, Watsonville, CA
People in this episode
Guest: Chuck Allen
Topics covered
- farmland appraisal
- agriculture business
- real estate
- investment
- cannabis cultivation
- economic trends
Keywords
- farmland
- real estate
- agriculture
- investment
- cannabis
- Pearl Buck
- Jeff Bezos
- Bill Gates
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chuck Allen Properties
Places: Watsonville, CA, America, China
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