Farmland facts help explain why farmland plays a critical role in food production, rural economies, and long-term land ownership decisions.
The Farmland Facts series shares short, data-driven farmland facts that help landowners, buyers, and investors better understand farmland.
Latest Farmland Facts
Each farmland facts post focuses on one clear insight related to farmland, tillable land, ownership, or value.
- Farmland Fact #1: Only 11% of the World’s Land Is Tillable
Only a small portion of the world’s land can reliably grow crops. This farmland fact explains why productive farmland matters, especially in the Midwest.
Read Farmland Fact #1 - Farmland Fact #2: Landlocked Property Can Gain Legal Access Through Condemnation Easements
Understanding access rights can protect farmland value and prevent costly surprises.
Read Farmland Fact #2 - Farmland Fact #3: Coming Soon
