Materra Farming Company

Founded in 2011, Materra works towards achieving the following goals: Identify special situations and mispriced agricultural assets Acquire and operate land, farming businesses, water rights and leases Focus on commodities that are strategic for human / livestock consumption or energy production Long-term outlook to build a sizeable and sustainable operating company Expand operations through both acquisitions and organic growth Focus on assets that yield attractive returns and use debt financing conservatively Own real assets that appreciate over time and offer protection against inflation Efficient use of resources and energy: Best land use No-till or reduced till when possible Crop rotations Balanced fertilization Careful water management Careful analysis of energy use and carbon footprint Reduced Waste Integrated pest management Soil and water quality assessment Triple cleaning of pesticide containers Recycle everything Biodiversity management plan Build Social Capital Full compliance with all laws, taxes and environmental regulations Health care and safety programs Commitment to the local community Seven values to guide our teams: Professionalism Communication Empowerment Collaboration Honesty Flexibility Trust