Green Acres Milling Rural EB-5 Project
A farmer-owned specialty oat mill strengthening America’s domestic food supply chain through rural EB-5 investment.
Green Acres Milling is developing a large-scale specialty oat mill in rural Albert Lea, Minnesota. Founded and lead by an Iowa family farm that has been operating since 1903, the project is designed to expand domestic processing capacity, create a traceable supply chain for American-grown oats and provide food companies with a reliable alternative to imported ingredients. The project will be funded in part by EB-5 immigrant investors, with the EB-5 offering expected to launch in October 2026.
GREEN ACRES MILLING RURAL EB-5 PROJECT
American-Grown Oats. Direct From Farmers. Built for Traceability..
Green Acres Milling is building a modern oat mill at 360 E. 14th Street in Albert Lea, Minnesota, near the intersection of Interstates 35 and 90 and at the southern edge of North America’s principal oat-growing region. The location provides access to growers across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa as well as major U.S. food distribution networks. The location qualifies as both a rural and high unemployment (HUA) EB-5 targeted employment area as defined by USCIS, giving EB-5 investors in Green Acres the option to file their I-526Es as either a rural or HUA TEA investment.
Unlike conventional commodity supply chains, Green Acres is designed around direct delivery from participating farms. This model allows oats to remain identity-preserved and traceable from the field through processing, while giving farmers a stable market for adding oats as a third crop alongside corn and soybeans.
Strategically Located
Albert Lea sits near major interstate and rail infrastructure, close to Midwestern oat growers and within efficient reach of U.S. food manufacturers and distribution markets. Domestic sourcing can reduce transportation distance, import exposure and supply-chain complexity.
Farmer-Owned and Farmer-Supplied
Green Acres was created with participation from a network of more than 100 farmers who are helping finance the facility and develop its grower supply base. Their involvement aligns the mill with the farms producing its primary raw material and supports consistent, direct-from-farm sourcing.
Built for a Cleaner, More Transparent Oat Supply
The dedicated oat facility is designed to produce conventional and organic oat ingredients with strong identity preservation and low cross-contact risk. Green Acres aims to serve food companies seeking non-GMO, domestically sourced and traceable oats, subject to required certifications and commercial specifications.
GREEN ACRES MILLING RURAL EB-5 VISA INVESTMENT
Construction Fully Underway. Backed by the USDA with a Clear Mission to Transform Food Production in the U.S.A.
- Construction Already Well Underway
Construction is well underway with all construction financing in place and an anticipated start of commercial production in Q4 2026.
- Supported by USDA-Guaranteed Senior Financing
The project’s existing financing includes a $25 million senior loan supported by a USDA loan guarantee, reflecting federal support for expanded domestic agricultural processing capacity.
- EB-5 Capital Structured Alongside Existing Lenders
The EB-5 financing is being structured to participate alongside existing lenders pari-passu in the corresponding loan interests, collateral, guarantees, proceeds and remedies. Final terms remain subject to definitive loan and offering documents.
- Off-Take Agreements Already Secured
Off-take agreements are already in place with nationally recognized food brands, providing early revenue visibility as the new mill ramps up.
Invest in the Infrastructure Behind a More Resilient American Food System
“Green Acres represents exactly the kind of rural investment EB-5 was designed to support: domestic manufacturing, American farmers, stronger food-supply infrastructure and durable economic activity in a rural community.” - EB5 Visa Investors