Agriculture as an Asset Class
By External Provider
About 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.
What you will 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