Metro Tader Services, an online platform for agriculture investing, today announced a partnership with Good Agriculture, a farmer-first, tech-enabled company focused on helping agriculture producers manage the business side of their operations. The partnership entails customer referrals between the two companies for their respective services.
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If you’re like us, you have some people on your holiday shopping list that you’re not quite sure what to get for them. It’s never too early to start shopping for gifts for your loved-ones this holiday season and we’re here to help. So we present to you… The Metro Tader Services Holiday Gift Guide!
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Read moreRepairing America’s Rangelands While Restoring Bison Herds
Majestic and powerful animals, the bison remains one of the most admirable symbols of the American West. These icons have roamed our prairies and rangelands for thousands of years. Once in numbers reaching into the tens of millions, bison became the life-source for Native Americans who utilized every part of the animal. However, Westward Expansion brought European Americans to the areas occupied by Native American tribes in the 1800s and soon the U.S. Army sought to remove these tribes by removing their main food source: bison. By the late 1880s, the great herds of bison that once dominated the landscape were nearly gone. Now, herds are being restored through conservation efforts with more livestock producers joining the movement.
Read moreInvest Like a Millionaire Athlete
In 2023, many athletes have looked to agriculture to invest their earnings and secure their financial future. In January, over 20 athletes led by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin purchased a 104 acre farm in Iowa through an athlete investment program, Patricof Co. These athletes sought to invest in agriculture both to support American farms and farmers, as well as investing in a sustainable and safe asset with historically reliable returns.
Read moreWhy Invest in Functional Foods?
Functional foods are foods that have been shown to have additional health benefits beyond basic nutrition. A functional food can include minimally processed, whole foods along with fortified, enriched or enhanced foods. Generally, these foods have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed on a regular basis and at certain levels. They also contain bioactive compounds that can help prevent or manage chronic diseases.
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Commitment to a sustainable planet through supporting farmers is a key company value here at Metro Tader Services. By connecting agriculturists with passive investors, we believe we can build a more resilient food system and help farmers stay in the business of farming. Our team is proud to share in our sponsors' success stories and continue to watch them grow every quarter.
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Commitment to a sustainable planet through supporting farmers is a key company value here at Metro Tader Services. By connecting agriculturists with passive investors, we believe we can build a more resilient food system and help farmers stay in the business of farming. Our team is proud to share in our sponsors' success stories and continue to watch them grow every quarter.
Read moreFour Agriculture Investment Trends To Watch in 2023
Each year, we spend some time researching the latest trends in agriculture and food production that we believe will gain the most attention and traction with investors. Despite some slow down in the economy, we anticipate that 2023 will be another strong year for investments in agriculture across all segments. Below are a few areas we see as attractive to investors wishing to diversify their portfolios in agriculture.
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Commitment to a sustainable planet through supporting farmers is a key company value here at Metro Tader Services. By connecting agriculturists with passive investors, we believe we can build a more resilient food system and help farmers stay in the business of farming. Our team is proud to share in our sponsors' success stories and continue to watch them grow every quarter.
Read moreMetro Tader Services: Supporting Women in Agriculture
Women make up 36% of the total population of U.S. farmers according to the USDA’s 2017 Census of Agriculture. Aside from female farmers, ranchers, and farm workers, women hold numerous roles in the agriculture industry. Some work to market agricultural products or services, educate students or the public, conduct important agricultural research, or hold executive positions in companies directly involved with agriculture. Women are a vital aspect of agriculture and this was evident at the Women in Agribusiness Summit.
Read moreBenefits of Adding Berries to Your Plate and Your Portfolio
There’s nothing quite as refreshing as biting into a perfectly ripe strawberry, or adding some satisfyingly round blueberries to the top of your yogurt. Berries are simply the perfect addition to your breakfast, snack, or dessert, purely for the taste factor. However, adding a tarty sweetness is not all that berries can do for you. The sweet treats are also a powerful superfood making them beneficial to your overall well-being. Consumers continue to make health conscious decisions when purchasing products, like freshly grown berry varieties, making them more popular among investors as well.
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Commitment to a sustainable planet through supporting farmers is a key company value here at Metro Tader Services. By connecting agriculturists with passive investors, we believe we can build a more resilient food system and help farmers stay in the business of farming. Our team is proud to share in our sponsors' success stories and continue to watch them grow every quarter.
Read moreHow Biodiverse Soil Can Diversify Your Portfolio
Integrity of the land is a vital aspect of agriculture. Farmers and ranchers strive to ensure the longevity of their resources. Oftentimes, this means helping restore soil ecosystems or making repairs to a disturbed landscape. This is where revegetation comes in. A regenerative practice, revegetation is used throughout areas that have seen damage due to urbanization, invasive weed species, mining, or other degradation like drought, flooding, or erosion. Revegetation is bringing biodiversity back to native soils, and here’s how it can also bring diversity to your portfolio.
Read moreReel In Returns With Shrimp
Though it may be a new concept to some, aquaculture has been around for hundreds of years. Aquaculture, or fish farming, has grown to larger scales as the demand for seafood in a growing world has become prevalent to producers. On the global scale, aquaculture has seen a 50% expansion in the last 20 years. In the U.S., aquaculture produces numerous marine species, including oysters, clams, shrimp, seaweeds, and several breeds of fish. Most recently, shrimp farming has seen a rise in interest from investors for its numerous benefits.
Read moreSupercharge Your Portfolio with Mushrooms
They’re called superfoods for a reason, and they have the power to add value to both your health and your wealth. Specialty food items remain in high demand due to recent health trends, with growth in mushroom production being driven by consumer preferences. With some varieties reaching prices as high as $200 a pound, investors are starting to take notice, too.
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