WHAT FARMER-BACKED MEANS
What Does Farmer-Backed Actually Mean?
When we say farmer-backed, we mean that the investors who support UnCommon Farms are themselves agricultural landowners. Their interests are the same as yours. That alignment flows directly into UnCommon Energy’s operations.
It means we have no outside capital demanding returns that come at the expense of the farmer. It means we measure success by your long-term outcome, not by the number of deals we close. And it means that when UnCommon Energy tells you something, there is no hidden financial interest pushing us in the other direction.
UnCommon Energy believes it is the only farmer-backed, for-profit renewable energy company of its kind in the United States.
THE UNCOMMON FARMS MISSION
Building Multi-Generational Farm Businesses
UnCommon Farms was founded on the belief that the American farm is not just a place to grow crops — it is a business with the potential to generate multi-generational wealth. Energy is now a critical layer of that business, and UnCommon Energy exists to make sure farm families capture that opportunity rather than hand it to outside developers.
“Farms today are complex businesses, and energy is quickly becoming a critical layer of that business. UnCommon Energy is a natural extension of our mission to help farm businesses build stronger, more resilient, multi-generational operations.”
— Matt Ronken, CEO, UnCommon Farms
GET STARTED
Ready to understand what your land is worth?
Illinois farm families who have been approached by energy developers — or who want to understand what their land is worth before that conversation happens — are encouraged to reach out directly.
Or call us directly: 314-374-9044