Steve Bruere

Steve Bruere is one of the leading experts in agricultural real estate, farmland investment, and farm management. As President of Peoples Company, he has built a nationally recognized firm offering brokerage, management, appraisal, and capital markets services across all major agricultural regions in the U.S. His deep understanding of farmland as an asset class has positioned him as a sought-after voice in the industry, advising institutional investors, wealth managers, and landowners on navigating the evolving agricultural landscape.

Raised in a multigenerational farm family in Iowa, Steve’s connection to farmland began early. His firsthand experience working on the farm shaped his belief that agricultural land is more than just an asset; it’s a long-term investment that requires strategic management and thoughtful stewardship. In 2004, Steve became President of Peoples Company and began to transform the business from a small-town brokerage into a full-service farmland transaction firm serving the largest landowners and investors in the U.S.