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Farmers Business Network Stock (FABN)
Financial Management Network for Farmers
Farmers Business Network is an independent ag tech platform and farmer-to-farmer network.
About Farmers Business Network Stock
Founded
2014
Headquarters
San Carlos, CA, US
Total Funding
913M
Industries
Agriculture and Farming, Commerce and Shopping, Sustainability
Farmers Business Network is an independent ag tech platform and farmer-to-farmer network. FBN's mission is to improve the livelihood of farmers by making data useful and accessible. Farmers Business Network (FBN) utilizes data science and machine learning to provide members with insights about each of their fields, powered by billions of data points from its network.
FBN was founded in 2014 by Amol Deshpande and Charles Baron and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with over 600 and personnel offices in San Carlos, Calif., Chicago, Ill., and Sioux Falls, S.D. Notable investors include Kleiner Perkins, Acre Venture Partners, BlackRock Innovation Capital, and T.Rowe Price.
Farmers Business Network Press Mentions
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United States Digital Agriculture Market Soars: Transforming Farming with AI, IoT, and Smart Solutions 2025-2032
einpresswire ⢠Oct 16, 2025
Farmers Business Network spins off crop protection arm
digitalcommerce360 ⢠Oct 05, 2025
Farmers Business Network the latest to announce spin off company, following Corteva, Kraft Heinz
agfundernews ⢠Oct 04, 2025
Canola Meal Market is Expected to Reach USD 14 Bn by 2035, Fueled by Demand for Sustainable Protein in Animal Nutrition
einpresswire ⢠Sep 12, 2025
âWe are very well positioned to lead the deployment of AI in agâ: in conversation with Farmers Business Network
agfundernews ⢠Aug 26, 2025
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Farmers Business Network Management
Leadership team at Farmers Business Network
Chief Executive Officer
John Vaske
Chief Financial Officer
Maria Olide
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Farmers Business Network Key Facts
- Significant Funding and Strategic AI Investment: FBN has demonstrated a strong market position by securing $50 million in new funding in July 2025 from leading investors like GV (Google Ventures) and T. Rowe Price. The company plans to use this capital to significantly invest in AI development, positioning itself as a leader in applying artificial intelligence to agriculture. This strategic focus, which includes expanding its "Norm" Large Language Model to provide personalized agronomy and finance insights, shows FBN is committed to innovation and long-term value creation for its members.
- Impressive Platform Growth and Market Penetration: The company continues to show robust growth in its core business. As of July 2025, FBN's network has expanded to over 117,000 farms, representing more than 187 million acres in the U.S. and Canada. The company also reported that its e-commerce platform now offers over 7,200 products, with a notable increase in the number of farmers returning to purchase inputs. The company's finance platform has also extended nearly $3 billion in total financing to growers, highlighting its strong financial services arm.
- Expansion of Marketplace and Product Diversification: FBN is strategically diversifying its product offerings to increase customer engagement and reduce reliance on any single category. The company has significantly expanded its private-label product portfolio, opened its platform to third-party sellers, and introduced new offerings in its livestock marketplace, including feed, fencing, and farm supplies. This expansion, along with a focus on sustainable agriculture through its joint venture with ADM, positions FBN as a comprehensive and trusted partner for farmers.
- Increasing Competition from Tech Giants and Agrochemical Companies: While FBN has a strong position, it faces a growing threat from large, cash-rich incumbents. A September 2024 report highlights how major agribusiness firms like Bayer, Corteva, and Syngenta have actively avoided e-commerce platforms like FBN to maintain pricing control and an opaque market. Furthermore, a January 2025 court ruling in their favor upheld this practice, demonstrating the legal challenges FBN faces in its mission to bring price transparency to farmers. This opposition from powerful players poses a significant risk to FBN's market share and profitability.
- Vulnerability to Macroeconomic Headwinds: The agricultural industry is highly susceptible to macroeconomic factors, which could impact FBN's financial health. A January 2025 FBN blog post notes that farmers are facing "unpredictable supply and demand, pricing pressures, and uncertain weather." While FBN offers solutions to help, a broader economic downturn could lead to reduced farm income and constrained budgets, directly impacting farmers' ability to purchase inputs and technology from FBN's platform. This dependency on the financial health of its customers introduces a significant risk to its revenue streams.
- Potential Market Resistance and Data Privacy Concerns: FBNâs dual role as a data aggregator and input seller has caused concerns about conflicts of interest and strained longstanding relationships between traditional suppliers and farmers. This dynamic could hamper industry partnerships, limit supply chain access, or affect user trust, representing a competitive and operational threat.
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