Diving Deep with Conterra: Innovations in Agricultural Finance w/ Paul Erickson

Welcome to Barn Talk! We’re hanging out with Paul Erickson from Conterra, and we’re diving into the world of agricultural loans – a niche where these folks have really made a mark. In today’s episode, Paul’s going to unpack how big companies are really starting to see the value in farming through their investments in ag loans. Check out Conterra: https://conterraag.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/conterraag/ X: @ConterraAg Instagram: Conterra.ag Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conterra-asset-management Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@conterraagcapital3690 10 Year Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRIhAuyfKxc Use code BARNTALK for 10% OFF your next order https://farmergrade.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ➱ https://bit.ly/3a7r3nR   SUBSCRIBE TO THIS’LL DO FARM ➱ https://bit.ly/2X8g45c  SUBSCRIBE TO BARN TALK CLIPS ➱ https://bit.ly/3BlZnqq   LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY ➱ https://open.spotify.com/show/3icVr4KWq4eUDl7Oy60YMY  ITUNES ➱ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barn-talk/id1574395049 Follow Behind The Scenes👇🏻 ● This’ll Do Farm Instagram ➱ https://bit.ly/30KPBNk   ● Barn Talk TikTok ➱ https://bit.ly/3qciekS   ● Sawyer’s Instagram  ➱ https://bit.ly/3BtX0n4   ● Tork’s Instagram ➱ https://bit.ly/3LGZJxS    00:00 Relevant episode about challenges in ag economy. 09:08 Adapted farm kid thrives at Dupont job. 13:53 Recognized the need for better loan structure. 20:49 Institutions are amazed at AG loan origination. 26:55 Conterra specializes in unique, troubled debt situations. 29:48 Institutions quickly buy up farm ground worldwide. 37:06 Farmers must know the financial position for loans. 38:54 Financial planning, long term rates, reliance on banks. 48:09 Farmers need better financial planning and reporting. 52:57 Generation valued hard manual work, mentality shifted. 01:00:50 US economy resilient, concerns about inflation. COVID response criticized. 01:03:08 Farmers need to expand for sustainable income. 01:08:46 Proactive attitude needed for addressing cash flow. 01:16:02 Immigration is crucial for labor in business. 01:18:08 Politicians out of touch with normal people. 01:23:31 Change of responsibilities and new experiences. 01:32:36 Farmers must diversify debt sources for success. 01:34:49 Content shared across various social media platforms. ------------------------------- ***PLEASE NOTE*** Barn Talk is a significant break from the typical content viewers have come to expect from This’ll Do Farm. Please be advised that we will be exploring a wide variety of topics (some adult-themed) and our younger viewers (and their parents) should be advised that some topics will be for mature audiences only. ⚠NO FINANCIAL ADVICE / DISCLAIMER⚠  The Information discussed and shared on Barn Talk is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or success for any particular purpose. The Information contained in or provided from or through this podcast is not... #EP123 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices