Bill Gates
and his wife
Melinda French Gates
are two of the largest Farm owners in the U.S.
agriculturereview.com
Gray Frame Corner
According to an estimate, total
911 million acres of farmland
is in the United States.
Arrow
Bill Gates and his wife Melinda French Gates own almost
300,000 acres of farmland
.
Arrow
There are other private farm land owners too that own about
100,000 acres of farmland
in the United States.
Arrow
Some spectaculars believe that it is a part of Mr. Gates
overall Climate efforts
, BUT!
Arrow
He has also received criticism from
environmental advocates
&
farmers
.
Arrow
They say that there is contradiction between
Mr. Gates environmental advocacy
& his
personal investment strategy
.
Arrow
Johnathan Hladik, a farmer and the policy director for the Centre on Rural Affairs said that it is a good investment.
Arrow
However his admirers advocated that his investments in farmland will help in
agriculture developments
,
food shortages
, etc.
Arrow
In spite of criticism, a spokesperson of Cascade Investment stated that his work is focused on
sustainable development
&
biodiversity conservation
.
Arrow
Contact Us
We would love to know Your Opinion!
White Scribbled Underline
White Dotted Arrow