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The Climate Challenge Facing U.S. Agriculture Agriculture sits at the frontlines of climate change . From record droughts in the Midwest to flooding in the South, American farmers are struggling to maintain yields in the face of extreme weather. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has warned that climate-related disruptions could cut U.S. corn yields by up to 25% by 2050 if adaptive practices are not adopted. To secure the nation’s food supply and reduce carbon emissions, new forms of investment and land management are urgently needed. Enter Fractional Acreage Investment In traditional farming, access to land—and the capital required to make it climate-resilient—is often limited to large-scale operators. Fractional acreage investment changes the equation by breaking down ownership of farmland into digital real estate assets . Powered by blockchain real estate platforms and smart contracts , this system allows investors to own a fraction of farmland, while farmers gain a...

The Environmental Cost of Traditional Real Estate Real estate has long been viewed as a stable and rewarding investment, but its environmental impact often goes overlooked. The U.S. real estate sector contributes heavily to emissions: according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , commercial and residential buildings account for about 13% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions . Traditional property development and transactions only add to the problem — with lengthy processes, multiple intermediaries, and extensive paperwork increasing energy consumption and resource waste. As global attention sharpens on the climate crisis, industries are under pressure to reduce emissions and adopt more sustainable practices. Real estate, one of the world’s largest asset classes, is no exception. Blockchain Real Estate: A Greener Alternative Blockchain technology is often celebrated for its transparency, speed, and security. But its environmental potential in real estate deser...