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Ep #16: Redesigning Farmland Finance with Amanda Zakharov

Apr 30, 2025 · 33 min

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What happens when real estate expertise meets a mission to transform farmland ownership for the better? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney is joined by Amanda Zakharov, Director of Investment at Dirt Capital Partners, a fund focused on regenerative and organic farmland investing. Amanda shares her unique journey from commercial real estate into the world of agricultural finance, blending real estate expertise with a deep commitment to ecological stewardship and farmer equity. Listen in as they explore Dirt Capital’s innovative approach to farmland ownership and access, offering 100% financing with long-term leases and fixed-price purchase options to help farmers build equity.

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