Agriculture as an Asset Class
Explore agriculture as a financial asset. Learn about farmland investment, economic drivers, ownership structures, and modern agricultural finance.
Explore agriculture as a financial asset. Learn about farmland investment, economic drivers, ownership structures, and modern agricultural finance.
This course examines modern agriculture as an accessible and lucrative asset class for investors. Students will gain insights into the financial performance of the capital-intensive agricultural industry, exploring its scale, structure, and capital frameworks. The curriculum covers the balance sheet and capital structure of agriculture, farmland as an institutional investment, economic drivers impacting performance, farmland ownership patterns, financing institutions, risk management strategies, and modern issues in agricultural investing. Through a mix of lectures, panel discussions, and case studies, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of agriculture as a financial asset and its place in investment portfolios.
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What you'll learn
Describe the balance sheet and capital structure of agriculture
Analyze the economic drivers impacting the performance of farmland as an institutional investment
Characterize the producers and investors of farmland
Explain financing institutions associated with agriculture investing
Understand risk management strategies for farmland investments
Examine modern issues and trends in agricultural investing
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2.9 Hours PreRecorded video
6 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of agriculture as a financial asset class. Students will examine the unique characteristics of agricultural investments, focusing on farmland as a core asset. The curriculum covers key topics including the balance sheet and capital structure of agriculture, economic drivers affecting farmland performance, ownership patterns, financing institutions, and risk management strategies. Participants will analyze the perspectives of both producers and institutional investors, gaining insights into the motivations behind farmland investments. The course also addresses modern issues in agricultural investing, including tax considerations, opportunity zones, and environmental factors. Through a combination of video lectures, panel discussions, and practical assignments, students will develop a thorough understanding of how agriculture fits into investment portfolios and the broader financial landscape.
ORIENTATION & MODULE 1 Balance Sheet and Capital Structure of Agriculture
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
ORIENTATION & MODULE 1 Balance Sheet and Capital Structure of Agriculture
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
MODULE 3 Who Owns Farmland and Why
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
MODULE 4 Financing Institutions, Risk Management, and Modern Issues in Agriculture Investing
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Expert in Agricultural Finance and Farm Management Education
Ailie Elmore serves as an academic instructor in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, bringing practical farming experience and academic expertise to her teaching role. With both a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Consumer Economics and a Master of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics from UIUC, she specializes in the intersection of agriculture and finance. Her unique perspective comes from growing up on and continuing to work with her family's grain farming operation in Montgomery County, Illinois. She teaches a comprehensive range of courses including farm management, investment planning, personal finance, small business finance, and sales. Through Coursera, she leads several courses including "Agriculture as an Asset Class," "Issues in Supply Chain Management," and "Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk," sharing her expertise in agricultural finance and risk management with a global audience. Her passion for commercial agriculture and its financial aspects drives her commitment to educating the next generation of agricultural professionals.
Expert in Agricultural Economics and Farmland Research
Dr. Bruce Sherrick serves as a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics and Director of the TIAA Center for Farmland Research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he holds the prestigious Fruin Professorship in Land Economics. His work focuses on improving agricultural financial systems, particularly in crop insurance and farmland valuation. As a key figure in agricultural finance, he contributes to Farmer Mac's loan-funding programs, enhancing farmers' access to capital across the United States. His expertise extends to developing sophisticated information systems that utilize big data and innovative computational strategies to analyze farmland values. As a member of the Farmland Technical Advisory Board, he plays a crucial role in Illinois' use-value farmland assessment system. His research combines agricultural economics with practical applications, helping to create more effective crop insurance programs and developing better understanding of agricultural asset markets. Through his leadership at the TIAA Center for Farmland Research, he continues to advance knowledge in agricultural finance and land economics while providing valuable insights for both academic and industry stakeholders.
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