Participate in the U.S. Farmland Market with Grainfield Partners II, LLP

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Grainfield Capital Management offers individuals and families a unique opportunity to invest in high-quality farmland across the Corn Belt through a professionally managed fund. The strategy aims to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns by building and actively managing a portfolio of productive Midwest cropland, primarily corn and soybeans.

Why Farmland?

Farmland has historically provided resilient, low-volatility returns, steady cash flow, and capital appreciation—even across varied economic cycles. It has shown negative correlation with equities and a strong positive correlation with inflation, making it a potentially valuable addition to a diversified portfolio. As global demand for food, feed, and fuel rises and productive land becomes scarcer, farmland values should be well supported.

Our Team

Chad Hertz - CEO of Hertz Farm Management

Chad HertzCEO, Hertz Farm Management
Oversight of ~3,000 farms and ~670,000 acres.

Randy Hertz - Executive Chairman

Randy HertzExecutive Chairman
40+ years in farmland brokerage and management.

Dan O’Neil - Principal

Dan O’NeilFormer President, Charles Schwab Futures
30+ years in agricultural commodities.

Investment Strategy

The fund leverages Hertz’s extensive network for sourcing opportunities and farm management expertise. Strategies include cash-flex leases for predictable income and tailored value-add plans for each property. Prudent leverage (up to 20%) may be used to enhance returns.

Fund Terms

  • $10–$25 million capital raise; $100,000 minimum commitment.
  • 10-year fund life; targeting 10–12% gross annual returns (including ~3% cash flow).
  • Principals will make a sizable commitment to align with limited partners.

For more information, contact Dan.Oneil@Grainfield.ag or visit www.Grainfield.ag.


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