Bill Gates Now Owns The Most Farmland In America | Forbes

Bill Gates, the fourth richest person in the world and a self-described nerd who is known for his early programming skills rather than his love of the outdoors, has been quietly snatching up 242,000 acres of farmland across the U.S. — enough to make him the top private farmland owner in America.

After years of reports that he was purchasing agricultural land in places like Florida and Washington, The Land Report revealed that Gates, who has a net worth of nearly $121 billion according to Forbes, has built up a massive farmland portfolio spanning 18 states. His largest holdings are in Louisiana (69,071 acres), Arkansas (47,927 acres) and Nebraska (20,588 acres). Additionally, he has a stake in 25,750 acres of transitional land on the west side of Phoenix, Arizona, which is being developed as a new suburb.

According to The Land Report’s research, the land is held directly and through third-party entities by Cascade Investments, Gates’ personal investment vehicle. Cascade’s other investments include food-safety company Ecolab, used-car retailer Vroom and Canadian National Railway.

While it may be surprising that a tech billionaire would also be the biggest farmland owner in the country, this is not Gates’ only foray into agriculture. In 2008, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced $306 million in grants to promote high-yield, sustainable agriculture among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The foundation has further invested in the development and proliferation of “super crops” resistant to climate change and higher-yield dairy cows. Last year, the organization announced Gates Ag One, a nonprofit to advance those efforts.

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[investfluent]

Never let someone who wants to depopulate the world have control of the farmland.

[Mullet-ZubazPants]

“Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control the people.” ... This quote is attributed to Kissinger, which cannot be confirmed. Even if he didn't say it, you know the ruling oligarchy would nod their head in agreement after hearing it

[donaldbailey]

The fact that he wants to depopulate the planet, I think his number was 500 million. And now he’s buying large amounts of farmland is frightening to me.

[opaz]

He better have his security level up. He is not a liked man.

[neodentist]

During the 80's I though he was just an opportunistic, after he stole the graphical user interface from Apple, but now I realize that he is a very dangerous man.

[zType]

No man should own over 100, 000 acres of farm land, let alone over 2 million acres. That's ridiculous. Needs to be a limit.

[mopelolaayeni]

He wants to control the food and drugs too evil snake.

[basedtito]

"You will own nothing, and you will be happy about it" The WEF said.

[eriktyler]

He wants to eventually control the worlds food supply...

[keenukhang]

We gotta start growing and raising our own food!

[rsizm]

He is promoting Monsanto and hiding original natural seeds at secret building in Norway. Pure evil.

[SCELO_MYEZA.]

This guy is concerned about overpopulation, yet he owns most of the farmlands in America...mmmm😕😕😕

[froggystyle]

He is either going to turn them into massive solar farms or is going to create a famine where he is the only one that can sell food. If you want to get into this guys head, study him on his rise. He was extremely ruthless.

[emporergrimes]

He's going to tamper with the food now....

[salvatoremarascio]

It’s all about him not paying taxes that’s how farmland works you lease it to a farmer and your money can’t be touched by the government he is a lie because he claims he is trying to help but just tries to pay as little taxes as possible

[leagueplug]

No wonder real estate prices are above the moon. Regular people can't get into a home....

[roshanminai]

18 states! And I got 0 acres in 0 localities in 0 cities.

[obertdube]

Do not let your hearts be troubled, trust in God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Here you will find rest.

[PanteraRossa]

Just remember, these people could house our homeless, pay for healthcare for our sick and needy, feed the hungry and give our kids better schools and teachers. They just CHOOSE not to pay taxes and keep any politicians who want to give Americans these basic needs from garnering real power.

[shortfusedynamite]

Essentially he's waiting for the most opportune time to start a famine.... no conspiracy just feeling that vibe heavy.