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Agriculture as an Asset Class

Agriculture as an Asset Class

This course is part of Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics Specialization

Instructors: Ailie Elmore

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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
Describe the producers and investors of farmland
Explain the financing institutions, risk management strategies, and modern issues associated with agriculture investing

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Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics Specialization

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There are 4 modules in this course

Modern agriculture has evolved into an accessible and lucrative asset class for a wide range of investors. Gain insights into the financial performance of this capital-intensive industry, anchored in valuable real estate assets and agricultural investments. Learners who enroll in this course will examine the scale, structure, and capital frameworks of the agricultural sector, explore the innovative channels emerging for investment, and explore the dynamics of agricultural financing.

This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the 4-week graduate-level course that can be stacked toward the Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics graduate certificate and a graduate degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.

Module details

In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. In the second part of this module, you will explore the distinctions and commonalities between balance sheets and income statements, understand the capital structure and density of agricultural production, and compare the viewpoints of producers and investors on farmland investments.

What's included

15 videos5 readings2 assignments

15 videosTotal 65 minutes

Course Overview1 minute
Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Bruce Sherrick1 minute
Meet Your Instructor | Ailie Elmore2 minutes
Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Nicholas D. Paulson2 minutes
Meet Your Instructor | Paul B. Stoddard2 minutes
Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Gary D. Schnitkey2 minutes
Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Joana Colussi3 minutes
Module 1 Introduction1 minute
Balance Sheet 6 minutes
Income Statement6 minutes
USDA Farm Balance Sheet14 minutes
Density of Agriculture Production5 minutes
Perspective of Producer5 minutes
Q&A: Institutional Investment of US Farmland12 minutes
Module 1 Key Takeaways2 minutes

5 readingsTotal 52 minutes

Syllabus10 minutes
Learn More About Flexible Pathways10 minutes
Updating Your Profile10 minutes
Getting to Know Your Classmates10 minutes
"U.S. Farm Sector Balance Sheet"12 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Orientation Quiz30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to identify the factors affecting land values and discuss the historical changes of farmland values and returns.

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment

7 videosTotal 47 minutes

Module 2 Introduction2 minutes
Investment Returns on Farmland3 minutes
Factors Affecting Land Values (Part 1)16 minutes
Factors Affecting Land Values (Part 2)6 minutes
Factors Affecting Land Values (Part 3)10 minutes
Farmland Market Historical Returns10 minutes
Module 2 Key Takeaways2 minutes

1 readingTotal 20 minutes

"The Evolution of Farmland as an Institutional Asset"20 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

At the conclusion of this module, you will characterize the investors of farmland and describe their motivations to purchase land. Learners will also analyze land transfer options and the tax considerations of land transfer.

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment

5 videosTotal 28 minutes

Module 3 Introduction1 minute
Investors of Farmland: Who, Where, and Why6 minutes
Panel: Tax Considerations on Land Transfer14 minutes
Opportunity Zone: Investing in Farmland5 minutes
Module 3 Key Takeaways1 minute

2 readingsTotal 16 minutes

"Farmland Ownership and Tenure"8 minutes
"Tax on Farm Estates and Inherited Gains"8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 3 Quiz30 minutes

At the conclusion of this module, you will describe financing institutions associated with farmland investments, discuss risks and risk management strategies for farmland investments, and examine modern issues in agriculture investing. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!