Show Notes
We explore a more dynamic and direct way of raising capital for the next project on your farm, compared to making an appointment with your local bank manager.
Austin Maness, cofounder at Harvest Returns walks us through how his business is connecting farmers to experienced passive investors with a passion for agriculture.
By offering an alternative funding option to the traditional bank loan, Harvest Returns have raised more than $30m in investment capital which has helped to grow numerous farms, ranches and agribusinesses.
About Austin Maness
Some of Austin's greatest memories were spent summers as a kid working with his grandparents on their small farm. During a ten-year career as an US Army Officer, he served at several levels of command from tactical to strategic operations. Maness earned a Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and completed a Masters at Kansas University.
Today Austin is a cofounder and the COO of Harvest Returns and manages all facets of the company’s logistics, deal pipeline, and human resources.
