Ben Gordon

Ben Gordon is the CEO and co-founder of Fractal Agriculture, a farmland investment platform that connects investors with farmers to drive both impact and returns.12 Here are some key details about Ben Gordon:

Professional Background

• Current role: CEO of Fractal Agriculture, based in San Francisco4
• Previous experience:
  • Co-created Corteva Agriscience's carbon program
  • Led Business Development at Corteva Agriscience
  • Background in agriculture technology, management consulting, and private equity due diligence2

Military Service

Ben previously served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army.2

Education

He attended the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.4

Personal Background

• Originally from North Dakota, where his family's original homestead is still farmed by extended family2
• Currently resides in San Francisco, California2

Fractal Agriculture

Under Ben's leadership, Fractal Agriculture:

• Provides farmers with equity capital and investors exposure to farmland as an asset class1
• Focuses on investing in row crops across the Great Plains3
• Uses data science technology to better underwrite fields, similar to Zillow's approach in real estate3
• Partners with farmers to collect operational data, incentivizing them to share information for potentially better investment valuations3

Ben Gordon's approach with Fractal Agriculture aims to create a win-win situation for both farmers and investors in the agricultural sector.