AgriRoots by Farm Lending Canada: Investing In Canadian Agriculture | Interview with Matt Alexander
The Impact Farming Show with Tracy Burnet
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, featured Matt Alexander, Investor Relations and Operations Director at Farm Lending Canada Inc., the team behind the AgriRoots Diversified Lending Fund LP. Matt shares his journey, the origins of Farm Lending Canada, and the unique vision that shaped their role in Canadian agriculture finance. They dive deep into the AgriRoots by Farm Lending Canada investment strategy, how it differs from traditional Mortgage Investment Entities, and why Canadian agriculture is an increasingly attractive opportunity for investors. If you’re curious about how to support Canadian family farms and generate solid returns while mitigating risk, this episode is a must-listen.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How Farm Lending Canada was created to serve the financing needs of Canadian farmers
- The mission and philosophy behind the AgriRoots by Farm Lending Canada approach
- The unique structure of AgriRoots by Farm Lending Canada compared to traditional lending and investment vehicles
- Why investing in Canadian agriculture is not just impactful, but also financially compelling
- What the net return track record of the AgriRoots by Farm Lending Canada fund looks like
- How they effectively mitigate risk for investors while supporting family-owned operations
- The ideal investor profile and how you can get involved
Episode TimeStamps:
0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
1:22 – Who is Farm Lending Canada & the company mission
3:40 – What is AgriRoots by Farm Lending Canada
5:28 – Core investment strategy: Short-term mortgages to Canadian farmers
7:00 – How AgriRoots by Farm Lending Canada differs from other Mortgage Investment Companies or Entities
10:46 – Why investors should consider Canadian agriculture
14:30 – Who is the ideal investor for AgriRoots by Farm Lending Canada
16:00 – Fund performance: Net return track record
22:00 – Risk mitigation strategies for investor protection
29:00 – How to learn more
Belco Private Capital Inc. is our registered exempt market dealer. Interested investors should contact their exempt market dealing representative or contact Matthew Alexander, a registered dealing representative with Belco Private Capital Inc., directly at matt@belcopc.com.