We develop and farm nut orchards, primarily in the Central Valley of California, and the Hualapai Valley of Arizona. These regions supply 99% of the pistachios grown in the US, and approximately 80% of the almonds grown worldwide. The majority of our product is exported to meet consumer demand across global markets. We believe worldwide nut consumption will increase as middle class segments grow in emerging markets, and as consumers continue the trend towards healthy plant-based proteins.

We generally acquire open ground and transform the land into either pistachio, almond or walnut orchards, depending on the soil, water and geography of the land. In some cases, we purchase existing orchards, or lease ground. We manage the horticultural and financial operations of the orchards to provide a competitive return to our investors. We have been operating in California for more than 25 years and our track record is made possible by our expertise in the following areas: Development, Operations, and Enterprise Management.

Development
  • It starts with good soil and good water, and we scour the Central Valley and other growing regions to find land that is suitable for our long-term permanent crop investments. We evaluate a variety of additional factors including climate, historical yields on existing crops, regulatory environment, and access to labor.
  • We invest heavily at the outset on land preparation and state-of-the-art drip irrigation systems, in addition to securing healthy, vigorous trees and rootstocks from reputable nurseries.
  • We employ technology, including sensor devices and monitoring systems, to supplement the decision making of our experienced farm managers.

To date, we have developed and operate 19 different properties and have amassed considerable experience and expertise to ensure that we can deploy capital and marshal resources to build sustainable farms that provide long-term economic benefits to our investors.

Operations
  • We contract with premier farm management companies to oversee ongoing operations.
  • We communicate with farm managers on a daily basis and ensure they have the capital and support to make timely decisions that positively affect annual yields.
  • We are a high-end operator and all of our farms show our tremendous pride of ownership.
  • We cultivate long-term relationships with various suppliers and providers in the nut market value chain. We work with more than a dozen processors and marketing companies, large regional lenders, five farm management companies, and countless suppliers in the industry. Our reputation in the industry is impeccable.
Enterprise Management

The business of farming is complex. We grow food for a global market and approximately 70% of the product is exported for consumption to distant markets.

  • Our home office professionals bring a wealth of practical business experience. We come from publicly traded and large private companies, with executive, finance, accounting and consulting backgrounds. Most importantly, our executive team is comprised of 4th generation farmers!
  • Our home office professionals manage all of the tax, accounting, financial reporting and transactional processing, thereby freeing up the farm managers to focus on the important horticultural operations.
  • Our management team is acutely aware of global economic factors that affect exchange rates, interest rates and other supply and demand factors in our selected nut markets. We consult with processors, marketers, brokers, bankers and a host of professionals in the value chain to ensure we are maximizing potential returns to our investors.