Megan Blankenship

Megan Blankenship

Articles by Megan Blankenship


Farming

American Farmer Profile: Corey Dickman

Corey Dickman is the prin­­­ciple manager of Dickman Family Farms, an Oregon Family Farm, operated with Corey’s parents, siblings, and extended...

Market Research

Almonds

Almonds and almond products are a staple in many kitchens and in California agriculture. Learn how this key crop grows.

Farmland Investing

Investing in Farmland Within Qualified Opportunity Zones

Learn about the origin and purpose of Qualified Opportunity Zones within the United States, as well as their potential tax benefits for farmland...

Farming

American Farmer Profile: Strongwater

Meet AcreTrader Farm Sponsor Strongwater Viticultural Investments, a team of wine grape growers in the California wine industry.

Farmland Investing

The Role of Appreciation in Farmland Investment Performance

Farmland investing has historically been a viable option for value preservation during economic shifts, largely due to the potential for...

Market Research

Soybeans

Soybeans are a major component of many U.S. farmers’ businesses and our economy as a whole. Learn how this crop grows.

Farmland Investing

Mitigating Risk in Farmland Investments

Despite relative historical stability, farmland investing still has inherent risks. Here are some strategies for mitigating them.

Market Research

Rice

A staple grain for more than half the world’s population, rice is crucial within American agriculture. Learn how rice grows.

Market Research

Apples

With a long history and broad popularity, apples may be the best-known permanent crop in the U.S. Learn how this important crop grows.

Market Research

Pecans

Pecans are a key crop for some growers in the eastern and southwestern U.S. and a major part of American cuisine. Learn how this crop grows.

Market Research

Corn

Corn is arguably the backbone of U.S. agriculture. Learn how this crop grows and the role it plays in the American farming industry.

Asset Allocation

Why Are Passive Income Streams Important?

Learn more about the importance of creating multiple streams of passive income and ideas for getting started.

Asset Allocation

How to Hedge Against Inflation

Compare and contrast investments commonly used for hedging against inflation including gold, commodities, real estate, and bonds.

Farmland Investing

How to Use Comps to Invest in Real Estate

Learn what real estate comps are and how to find and use comparable sales to establish a fair baseline value for different types of real estate

Asset Allocation

An Introduction to Asset Classes

With so many options available, how can you effectively meet your investing goals? Learn about asset classes to help you build a balanced...

Asset Allocation

Real Estate Crowdfunding Regulations Explained

Explore real estate crowdfunding laws and compare regulation crowdfunding, 506c offering, 506b offering and other regulations used investment...

Farmland Investing

How to Invest in Farmland: A Guide

Do your investment goals include diversifying with real assets or earning passive income? Farmland may be for you. Learn how to invest in...

Market Research

Olives: A New Crop Market for AcreTrader

AcreTrader used a sponsored deal model to fund a 150-acre California olive ranch, a new crop market for the investment platform.

AcreTrader 101

Brier Creek Pecan Orchard Wraps Up AcreTrader’s Successful September

AcreTrader partnered with a Georgia pecan orchard in a federally designated Opportunity Zone to raise $8.2 million in capital for the orchard.

Farming

Southern Farming: What to Know About Mississippi Delta Land

Irrigation, soil types, and climate are just a few ways farming in the South is unique from other regions.

Farming

Corn Belt Farming: What to Know About Land in the Midwest

There are many reasons the midwest is good for farming especially when it comes to soil quality and water supply. Learn what makes midwest...

Farmland Investing

How Long Should You Hold A Farm Investment?

An overview of the average holding periods for different investment properties and the different property characteristics taken into...

Farmland Investing

Do You Need A Lawyer To Sell Farmland?

Learn when you may benefit from having a lawyer to help you sell farmland given your individual circumstances and value of land.

Farming

What Is Commercial Agriculture And What Has It Enabled?

Learn what commercial agriculture is, the difference between different types of agriculture, and commercial agriculture investments.