Farmland Partners (NYSE: FPI) 2026 meeting backs directors and annual say-on-pay

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Farmland Partners Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting, where holders of 34,070,290 common shares were represented. Stockholders elected five directors—Luca Fabbri, John A. Good, Danny D. Moore, Paul A. Pittman, and Bruce J. Sherrick—each receiving more votes "for" than "withheld."

Stockholders also ratified Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 33,798,928 votes for. In addition, they approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers and expressed a preference for holding future advisory votes on that compensation every one year.

Consistent with this advisory vote, the Board of Directors determined that Farmland Partners will hold future say-on-pay advisory votes on an annual basis until the next required advisory vote on frequency.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Shares represented at meeting: 34,070,290 shares Auditor ratification votes for: 33,798,928 votes Say-on-pay votes for: 20,008,416 votes +2 more

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Shares represented at meeting 34,070,290 shares Common stock present or represented at the 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification votes for 33,798,928 votes Votes for Crowe LLP as auditor for year ending December 31, 2026

Say-on-pay votes for 20,008,416 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Annual frequency votes 21,322,130 votes Votes favoring one-year frequency for future say-on-pay votes

Director Luca Fabbri votes for 21,773,792 votes Election of Luca Fabbri as director at the annual meeting

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory basis, frequency of future advisory votes, +1 more

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broker non-votes financial

"Broker Non-Votes 12,028,889"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

advisory basis financial

"To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"

frequency of future advisory votes financial

"To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Farmland Partners Inc."

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2026

FARMLAND PARTNERS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-36405 (Commission File Number) 46-3769850 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

4600 S. Syracuse Street, Suite 1450 Denver, Colorado (Address of principal executive offices) 80237 (Zip Code) 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 452-3100

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	FPI	New York Stock Exchange

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Farmland Partners Inc. (the “Company”) held on April 28, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”), the stockholders of the Company considered four proposals, which are described in detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”). Holders of 34,070,290 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting.

The following are the voting results of the proposals submitted to the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting:

Proposal 1: To elect the five director nominees named in the Proxy Statement.

Director Nominee		For		Withheld		Broker Non-Votes
Luca Fabbri		21,773,792		267,609		12,028,889
John A. Good		18,002,615		4,038,786		12,028,889
Danny D. Moore		15,370,422		6,670,979		12,028,889
Paul A. Pittman		20,572,299		1,469,105		12,028,889
Bruce J. Sherrick		17,889,873		4,151,528		12,028,889

Proposal 2: To ratify the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

For		Against		Abstentions
33,798,928		171,010		100,352

Proposal 3: To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

For		Against		Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
20,008,416		1,640,673		392,312		12,028,889

Proposal 4: To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

1 Year		2 Years		3 Years		Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
21,322,130		107,849		510,017		101,405		12,028,889

Consistent with its voting recommendation, the Company’s Board of Directors has determined that the Company will hold future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers on an annual basis until the next required non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of such votes.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	FARMLAND PARTNERS INC.
April 30, 2026	By:	/s/ Christine M. Garrison
		Christine M. Garrison
		General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What matters did Farmland Partners Inc. (FPI) stockholders vote on in 2026?

Stockholders voted on electing five directors, ratifying Crowe LLP as auditor, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and choosing how often future advisory votes on executive pay should occur. These items shape the company’s board, oversight, and compensation governance framework.

How many Farmland Partners Inc. (FPI) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 34,070,290 shares of Farmland Partners common stock were present in person or by proxy. This level of participation indicates broad stockholder engagement in the election of directors, auditor ratification, and advisory votes on executive compensation and its future voting frequency.

Were Farmland Partners Inc. (FPI) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. All five nominees—Luca Fabbri, John A. Good, Danny D. Moore, Paul A. Pittman, and Bruce J. Sherrick—were elected. Each nominee received more votes "for" than "withheld," confirming continued stockholder support for the existing board composition and leadership oversight structure.

Did Farmland Partners Inc. (FPI) stockholders approve executive compensation in 2026?

Yes. Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 20,008,416 votes for the proposal. This non-binding say-on-pay result signals stockholder acceptance of the disclosed pay programs for senior management for the covered period.

What audit firm did Farmland Partners Inc. (FPI) stockholders ratify for 2026?

Stockholders ratified Crowe LLP as Farmland Partners Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 33,798,928 votes for, 171,010 against, and 100,352 abstentions, confirming Crowe LLP’s continued role in financial statement auditing.

How often will Farmland Partners Inc. (FPI) hold say-on-pay votes after the 2026 meeting?

Stockholders expressed a preference for an annual advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, with 21,322,130 votes favoring a one-year frequency. The Board then decided to hold future say-on-pay votes every year until the next required stockholder advisory vote on voting frequency.

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