Sylvan Capital, LLC is a private investment company, majority owned by the Durr Family, that owns and seeks to acquire high-quality agricultural land in Georgia and Alabama. Currently the firm owns peanut, pecan, timber, cotton, & longleaf pine assets.
Investment Returns:
Since inception, Sylvan Capital has delivered investment returns comparable to the S&P 500 Index, but with significantly lower volatility and risk.
| Asset | CAGR | Risk | Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Capital | 9.0% | Low volatility & risk | Fixed Lease |
| S&P 500 Index | 9–10% | High volatility | Dividend |
| UST 10Y Bonds | 1.5–3% | Very low risk | Interest |
| REITs | 6–8% | Mild volatilty | Dividend |
| Gold | 5–7% | High volatility | No Income |
Attention Land Brokers:
We are currently looking for land that fits the following criteria:
- Prime farmland in Georgia or Alabama
- Minimum of 40 acres
- Must have USDA base acres
- No floodplains or wetlands
- Currently leased by a tenant
- Dryland or Irrigated
- An offering price
2024 USDA Farmland Values:
2024 USDA Southern Region News Release: Land Values & Cash Rents
2023 and 2024 USDA Alabama County Cash Rents:
2023 and 2024 USDA Georgia County Cash Rents: