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INVESTMENTS IN WATER ASSETS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Real Estate [Abstract]  
INVESTMENTS IN WATER ASSETS REAL ESTATE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
All of our properties are wholly-owned on a fee-simple basis, except where noted. The following table summarizes certain information about the 142 farms we owned as of September 30, 2026 (dollars in thousands, except for footnotes):
LocationNo. of FarmsTotal
Acres
Farm AcresAcre-feet of
Water Assets
Net Cost Basis(1)
Encumbrances(2)
California(3)(4)(5)
6334,84532,32155,657$792,516 $373,927 
Florida169,7898,0860107,783 41,897 
Washington(6)
62,5202,004048,103 14,136 
Arizona(6)(7)
66,3205,333041,903 13,075 
Colorado1031,44824,513037,155 8,011 
Oregon(8)
6898736028,421 10,379 
Nebraska75,2234,949019,703 10,182 
Michigan121,245778014,135 8,239 
Texas13,6672,21909,237 3,634 
Maryland698786307,744 3,948 
South Carolina359744703,294 2,000 
Georgia223017502,163 1,505 
New Jersey311610101,980 1,128 
Delaware118014001,250 634 
14298,06582,66555,657$1,115,387 $492,695 
(1)Consists of the initial acquisition price (including the costs allocated to both tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed), plus subsequent improvements and other capitalized costs associated with the properties, and adjusted for accumulated depreciation and amortization. Specifically, includes Total real estate, net and Lease intangibles, net; plus long-term water assets and related acquisition costs included in Investments in water assets; net above-market lease values, net lease incentives, and net investments in special-purpose LLCs included in Other assets, net; and less net below-market lease values and other deferred revenue included in Other liabilities, net; each as shown on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2)Excludes approximately $1.6 million of debt issuance costs related to notes and bonds payable, included in Notes and bonds payable, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3)Includes ownership in a special-purpose LLC that owns a pipeline conveying water to certain of our properties. As of September 30, 2026, this investment had a net carrying value of approximately $804,000 and is included within Other assets, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(4)Includes eight acres in which we own a leasehold interest via a ground lease with a private individual that expires in December 2040 and five acres in which we own a leasehold interest via a ground sublease with a California municipality that expires in December 2041. As of September 30, 2026, these two ground leases had a net cost basis of approximately $584,000 and are included in Lease intangibles, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(5)Includes 48,309 acre-feet of water stored with Semitropic Water Storage District, located in Kern County, California; 7,272 surplus water credits in certain of our accounts with Westlands Water District, located in Fresno County, California; and 76 acre-feet of water stored with Belridge Water Storage District, located in Kern County, California. See Note 5, “Investments in Water Assets,” for additional information.
(6)Includes certain properties classified as held for sale as of September 30, 2026. See “Real Estate Held for Sale” below for additional information.
(7)Includes two farms consisting of 1,368 total acres and 1,221 farm acres in which we own leasehold interests via two ground leases with the State of Arizona that expire in February 2032 and February 2035, respectively. As of September 30, 2026, the aggregate net cost basis of these ground leases was zero.
(8)Includes ownership in a special-purpose LLC that owns certain irrigation infrastructure that provides water to two of our farms. As of September 30, 2026, this investment had a net carrying value of approximately $4.8 million and is included within Other assets, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Real Estate
The following table sets forth the components of our investments in tangible real estate assets as of September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Real estate:
Land and land improvements$696,584 $717,407 
Permanent plantings343,253 345,508 
Irrigation and drainage systems142,976 170,294 
Farm-related facilities47,052 48,789 
Other site improvements14,348 15,015 
Real estate, at cost1,244,213 1,297,013 
Accumulated depreciation(209,351)(198,261)
Total real estate, net$1,034,862 $1,098,752 
Real estate depreciation expense on these tangible assets was approximately $7.3 million and $25.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and approximately $8.3 million and $24.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively.
Intangible Assets and Liabilities
The following table summarizes the carrying values of certain lease intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization as of September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Lease intangibles:
Leasehold interest – land$797 $797 
In-place lease values1,744 1,744 
Leasing costs2,138 2,139 
Other(1)
117 117 
Lease intangibles, at cost4,796 4,797 
Accumulated amortization(1,959)(1,668)
Lease intangibles, net$2,837 $3,129 
(1)Other includes tenant relationships and acquisition-related costs allocated to miscellaneous lease intangibles.
Total amortization expense related to these lease intangible assets was approximately $97,000 and $292,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and approximately $103,000 and $357,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively.
The following table summarizes the carrying values of certain lease intangible assets or liabilities (excluding those related to real estate held for sale) included in Other assets, net or Other liabilities, net, respectively, on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the related accumulated amortization or accretion, respectively, as of September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands):
September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Intangible Asset or LiabilityDeferred
Rent Asset
(Liability)
Accumulated
(Amortization)
Accretion
Deferred
Rent Asset
(Liability)
Accumulated
(Amortization)
Accretion
Above-market lease values(1)
$695 $(278)$695 $(274)
Below-market lease values(2)
(1,371)798 (1,371)697 
Lease incentives and other deferred revenue, net(3)
13,529 (7,036)13,365 (1,012)
$12,853 $(6,516)$12,689 $(589)
(1)Included as part of Other assets, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the related amortization is recorded as a reduction of Lease revenue, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
(2)Included as a part of Other liabilities, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the related accretion is recorded as an increase to Lease revenue, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
(3)Lease incentives are included as part of Other assets, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the related amortization is recorded as a reduction of Lease revenue, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Other deferred revenue is primarily attributable to tenant-funded improvements and is included as a part of Other liabilities, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the related accretion is recorded as an increase to Lease revenue, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
Total amortization related to above-market lease values was approximately $1,000 and $4,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and approximately $19,000 and $58,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. Total accretion related to below-market lease values was approximately $34,000 and $101,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and approximately $34,000 and $101,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. Total net amortization related to lease incentives and other deferred revenue, net was approximately $2.0 million and $6.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and approximately $3.0 million and $9.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively.
Acquisitions
We did not acquire any new farms during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2026 or 2025.
Property Sales
2026 Property Sales
In July 2026, we completed the sale of two farms in Florida totaling 617 gross acres for an aggregate sales price of approximately $3.2 million. Including closing costs, we recognized an aggregate net loss on these sales of approximately $169,000.
2025 Property Sales
In January 2025, we completed the sale of five farms in Florida totaling 5,630 gross acres for an aggregate sales price of approximately $52.5 million. Including closing costs, we recognized an aggregate net gain on these sales of approximately $14.1 million.
In February 2025, we completed the sale of two farms in Nebraska totaling 2,559 gross acres for an aggregate sales price of $12.0 million. Including closing costs, we recognized an aggregate net gain on these sales of approximately $1.6 million.
In August 2025, we completed the sale of two farms in Florida totaling 2,678 gross acres for an aggregate sales price of $21.5 million. Including closing costs, we recognized an aggregate net gain on these sales of approximately $6.0 million.
Real Estate Held for Sale
As of September 30, 2026, we had two properties (consisting of five farms) classified as held for sale: one property (consisting of four farms) located in Yuma County, Arizona, and one property (consisting of one farm) located in Walla Walla County, Washington. As of September 30, 2026, these properties had an aggregate net cost basis of approximately $28.5 million. We did not have any properties classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2025.
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
In connection with the acquisition of certain farmland located in Fresno County, California, we also acquired partial ownership of a related limited liability company (the “Fresno LLC”), the sole purpose of which is to own and maintain a pipeline conveying water to our and other neighboring properties. In addition, in connection with the acquisition of certain farmland located in Umatilla County, Oregon, we also acquired partial ownership of a related limited liability company (the “Umatilla LLC”), the sole purpose of which is to own and maintain an irrigation system providing water to our and other neighboring properties.
As of September 30, 2026, our aggregate ownership interest in the Fresno LLC and the Umatilla LLC was 50.0% and 20.5%, respectively. As our investments in the Fresno LLC and Umatilla LLC are both deemed to constitute “significant influence,” we have accounted for these investments under the equity method.
We recorded an aggregate (loss) gain of approximately $(91,000) and $(209,000) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and approximately $58,000 and $(128,000) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively (included in Loss from investments in unconsolidated entities on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income), which represents our pro-rata share of the aggregate loss recognized by the Fresno LLC and Umatilla LLC. As of September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, our combined ownership interest in the Fresno LLC and the Umatilla LLC had an aggregate carrying value of approximately $5.6 million and $5.7 million, respectively, and is included within Other assets, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Portfolio Concentrations
Credit Risk
As of September 30, 2026, our farms were leased to various unrelated third-party tenants, with certain tenants leasing more than one farm. During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, two unrelated third-party tenants, collectively leasing nine farms under leases expiring in 2027 or later, accounted for approximately $9.5 million (17.1%) and $5.6 million (10.0%), respectively, of our total lease revenue. If either tenant fails to make rental payments or terminates their leases prior to their scheduled expirations (and we are unable to re-lease the farms on satisfactory terms), there could be a material adverse effect on our financial performance. No other individual tenant accounted for more than 10% of our total lease revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
Geographic Risk
Farms located in California and Florida accounted for approximately $41.7 million (74.9%) and $6.6 million (12.0%), respectively, of the total lease revenue recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2026. We seek to continue to further diversify geographically, as may be desirable or feasible. If an unexpected natural disaster (such as an earthquake, wildfire, flood, or hurricane) occurs or climate change impacts the regions where our properties are located, there could be a material adverse effect on our financial performance and ability to continue our operations. To date, none of our farms have been materially impacted by natural disasters. See “—Southeastern U.S. Hurricanes” below for a discussion of damage to certain farms caused by the hurricanes that occurred in the Southeastern U.S. in September and October 2024. Besides California and Florida, no other single state accounted for more than 10.0% of our lease revenue recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
Southeastern U.S. Hurricanes
As a result of Hurricane Helene in September 2024, one of our farms in Georgia suffered damage to certain permanent plantings on the farm. At the time, we estimated the carrying value of such plantings to be approximately $275,000, and during the three months ended September 30, 2024, we wrote down the carrying value of these plantings and also recorded a corresponding property and casualty loss. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, after further inspection of the property, it was determined that the damage was not as extensive as originally estimated, and we recorded an adjustment to our original estimate, which is included within Property and casualty (loss) recovery, net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Certain of our other farms in the region suffered minor damage as a result of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but none of our other farms were materially impacted.
Impairment
We evaluate our entire portfolio each quarter for any indicators of impairment and perform impairment analyses on those properties for which indicators of impairment have been identified. If the analysis indicates that a property’s carrying value may not be recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the property’s fair value. During the three months ended September 30, 2026, we recognized aggregate impairment charges of approximately $2.2 million related to two properties: one in Yuma County, Arizona (consisting of four farms), and one in Walla Walla County, Washington (consisting of one farm). During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, we recognized aggregate impairment charges of approximately $7.3 million related to the two aforementioned properties, as well as one additional property in St. Lucie County, Florida (consisting of two farms). The impairment charges were recorded to reduce the carrying values of these properties to their respective agreed-upon purchase prices pursuant to the related purchase and sale agreements, less estimated closing costs.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, we recognized an impairment charge of approximately $316,000 on one property (consisting of two farms) located in St. Lucie County, Florida, due to the estimated fair value being lower than the carrying value. Our estimate of fair value was determined based on the expected sales price per an agreement entered into subsequent to September 30, 2025.
INVESTMENTS IN WATER ASSETS
The following table sets forth the components of our investments in water assets as of September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands; see the description that follows for certain defined terms and additional information on each component):
As of September 30, 2026 As of December 31, 2025
Acre-feet Cost BasisAcre-feetCost Basis
SWSD banked water48,309$35,537 48,309$35,537 
WWD groundwater credits – 50/50 Program2,660746 2,660746 
WWD groundwater credits – Other agreements4,612900 4,563884 
BWSD banked water7618 —— 
Long-term water assets55,65737,201 55,53237,167 
Deferred water assets(1)
(1)
4,891 
(1)
4,382 
Investments in water assets(2)
55,657$42,092 55,532$41,549 
(1)The amount of water credits to be granted under these agreements is not yet known; see “—Deferred Water Assets” below for additional information.
(2)As shown on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
SWSD Banked Water
In connection with the acquisition of certain farmland located in Kern County, California, in 2021, we also acquired three contracts providing the right to purchase an aggregate of 45,000 acre-feet of banked water held by Semitropic Water Storage District (“SWSD”), a water storage district located in Kern County, California, at a fixed price. At the time of acquisition, we allocated approximately $31.3 million of aggregate value to these contracts. Subsequently in 2021, we executed all three contracts and purchased the full 45,000 acre-feet of banked water for an additional aggregate cost of approximately $2.8 million.
Since the initial acquisition, additional contracts to purchase banked water held by SWSD were conveyed to us by one of our tenants as partial consideration for rent payments owed. The following table summarizes the total acre-feet of banked water obtained through the exercise of these contracts (dollars in thousands):
Period AcquiredAcre-feet of Banked Water Available to Purchase per Contract
Acre-feet of Banked Water Purchased(1)
Value Attributed to Contract(2)
Cost to Exercise ContractTotal Carrying Value of Banked Water Purchased
Fourth quarter of 20231,0031,003$401 $62 $463 
First quarter of 20242,3062,306923 141 1,064 
Total3,3093,309$1,324 $203 $1,527 
(1)All contracts to purchase additional banked water were exercised in the same quarter in which the respective contract was conveyed to us.
(2)Represents non-cash income received during the respective periods. The straight-line impact of these receipts is included within Lease revenue, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
All banked water acquired was recognized at cost as a long-term water asset, including the subsequent cost to exercise the contracts and any administrative fees necessary to transfer the water to our banked water account.
WWD Groundwater Credits
50/50 Program
From May 2023 through March 2024, we participated in a groundwater recharge program established by Westlands Water District (“WWD”), a water district located in Fresno County, California (the “50/50 Program”). Under the 50/50 Program, WWD funded the delivery of surplus surface water to properties owned by participating landowners with district-approved groundwater recharge facilities (also known as “water banks”). Participating landowners were entitled to retain 50% of the net groundwater credits generated from recharge activities under the program (after accounting for required leave-behind volumes and evaporative losses), with the remaining 50% retained by WWD for aquifer recharge.
WWD terminated the program for the 2024 water year effective March 5, 2024, and has not renewed it. As a result of the 50/50 Program, we recognized 2,660 acre-feet of water credits as a long-term water asset, representing 50% of the total net water credits generated and confirmed by WWD under the program.
Other Agreements
Since 2023, we have entered into various agreements with third parties, including local water districts and private parties, to (i) purchase water directly, (ii) acquire portions of other water districts’ surface water allocations in future years in which allocations are granted, or (iii) store surface water on behalf of others in our groundwater recharge facilities in exchange for a portion of the net groundwater credits generated and recognized by the respective water district.
To date, water delivered under these agreements has been stored in our water bank located within the WWD service area, and the resulting water credits have been recognized as a long-term water asset at cost. We recognized revenue related to certain of these agreements of approximately $0 and $8,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and $49,000 during each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. These amounts are included within Other operating revenue on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income and represent the estimated fair value of water credits received in exchange for storing water on behalf of third parties during the respective periods.
BWSD Banked Water
During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, we entered into an agreement to purchase 76 acre-feet of banked water held by Belridge Water Storage District (“BWSD”), a water storage district located in Kern County, California, for approximately $18,000. This banked water was recognized at cost as a long-term water asset.
Deferred Water Assets
We have also invested in certain other programs and agreements that are expected to result in additional groundwater credits in the future; however, the amount and timing of any such credits are currently unknown and are dependent upon, and subject to, recognition by the applicable water districts in their sole discretion. The related costs are recorded in a deferred asset account (included within Investments in water assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) until the related net water credits become estimable and are recognized by the applicable water district, at which time such costs will be reclassified as long-term water assets (also within Investments in water assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets).
Impairment
We evaluate our entire portfolio of water assets each quarter for any impairment indicators and perform an impairment analysis on those select water assets that have an indication of impairment. If this analysis indicates that the carrying value may not be recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded in earnings equal to the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. As of September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, we concluded that no water assets were impaired.