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Brandon Zick

Chief Investment Officer of Ceres (Saris) Farmland Fund, an institutional farmland investor managing roughly $2 billion in agricultural land assets; speaks about farmland investing, sourcing, risks, and return drivers.

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47 snips
Oct 8, 2025 • 17min

At The Money: Farmland Investing

Brandon Zick, Chief Investment Officer of Ceres Farmland Fund, dives into the intriguing world of farmland investing. He discusses how farmland acts as a solid inflation hedge while offering diversification and appreciation. The conversation covers unique sourcing strategies, regional advantages in the Great Lakes, and the rising demand for data centers. Zick also highlights challenges such as climate impacts and competition from institutional investors, making a compelling case for why farmland should be a serious consideration in one's investment portfolio.
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37 snips
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 10min

Brandon Zick: Harvesting Alpha Through Farmland - [Making Markets, EP.7]

Brandon Zick, CIO of Ceres Partners, discusses the dynamics of investing in farmland, supply and demand, and how Ceres chooses farms to invest in. They also explore the economics of farming, bankruptcy risks, and the niche sector of farm funds.
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11 snips
Oct 29, 2025 • 17min

At The Money: Monetizing Dirt

Brandon Zick, Chief Investment Officer at Ceres Farmland Fund, oversees around $2 billion in agricultural land assets. He highlights exciting ways land can generate income, from mineral rights and timber to recreational and renewable energy opportunities. Zick dives into how solar and wind projects can enhance farm income and discusses the potential for biogas revenue from dairy farms. He also touches on innovative uses like AI data centers and the market for carbon credits, revealing how these can significantly increase land value.

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