Farmland Reserve Inc. is a nonprofit organization owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that serves as both an agricultural investment arm and a resource for the church's food program.[1]

Among its holdings are 370,000 acres (150,000 ha) in Nebraska,[2][3] and 51,600 acres (20,900 ha) in Osage County, Oklahoma;[4] A similar organization, Deseret Ranches of Florida owns 300,000 acres (120,000 ha) in Florida.

References

  1. Deseret Ranches of Florida Legacy. Deseret Ranches of Florida. Retrieved on 2023-03-06.
  2. Herbers, Destiny (November 22, 2023). "Who's Buying Nebraska? After shopping spree, Mormon church is top land purchaser". Flatwater Free Press. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  3. Duggan, Joe, Mormon land holdings rise. Lincoln Journal Star 2004-10-03.
  4. 2008 Osage County Plat Book, Osage County Conservation District
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