Overview
AcreTrader is a real estate investing platform that gives accredited investors access to farmland by letting them buy shares in specific farms. It sources and vets farmland deals, then lists them on a marketplace where investors choose deals to fund. Once funded, AcreTrader handles farmland management and collects rent from farmers, taking a fee that is a percentage of the rent. Compared with other investing options, AcreTrader focuses on a specialized asset class—farmland—and provides a turnkey path for investors who may not have agriculture experience by handling deal sourcing, vetting, and ongoing property management. The company’s goal is to broaden access to farmland as an alternative asset, helping investors diversify portfolios and earn income from rents without needing to directly manage farms.
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What believers are saying
- March 2026 exits returned $135 million from 57 farms across 13 states.
- AcreTrader reported 75 realizations and $189 million total distributions since inception.
- May 2026 Idaho sale delivered 13.8% above valuation, proving pricing power.
What critics are saying
- The new fund buys the same farms AcreTrader lists, creating related-party conflicts.
- AcreTrader still offers no secondary market, trapping capital through 5-10 year holds.
- If leasing demand collapses, Proterra absorbs losses and shuts the platform.
What makes AcreTrader unique
- Proterra acquired AcreTrader in August 2025, pairing farmland sourcing with institutional fund management.
- The platform has invested $311 million across 147 farms since 2017.
- AcreTrader's open-ended Proterra fund adds REIT structure, quarterly valuation, and 24-month lockups.
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