Did you know that Canadian farmland has averaged over 10% returns in the past 60 years, with no down years, over multiple recessions? Why is farmland investing a fantastic long-term recession-proof investment, even amidst the COVID-19 crisis?

We are honoured to have as our guest Ms. Joelle Faulkner. Joelle is the President and CEO of Area One Farms, the largest farmland investment fund in Canada. Prior to Area One Farms, Joelle received degrees in engineering, law and business and worked at Bain & Co, Morgan Stanley and Onex. She is a Rhodes Scholar, Fulbright Scholar and a ‘Future Leader in Canada's Most Powerful Women: the Top 100’. Joelle has been named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum for 2020.

To maximize value, please review below prior to our Meetup:

1) Why Canadian farmland belongs to institutional portfolios? https://www.benefitscanada.com/investments/alternatives/where-do-canadas-farms-belong-in-institutional-portfolios-115294

2) Area One closes $120m fund: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/06/24/1873094/0/en/Area-One-Farms-Closes-Farm-Partnership-Fund-at-120-Million.html

3) San Eng @ Family Office Magazine: “Is food humanity’s biggest challenge - and investment opportunity?” https://link.medium.com/8ApUs726E5