When investors discuss real estate investment trusts (REITs), they're generally focused on companies that own office buildings, shopping malls, stand-alone stores, self-storage units, warehouses or healthcare establishments. But there are also specialty REITs that own and operate more distinctive properties, including those related to owning and operating farmland. Because this niche is so specialized, there are only two REITs involved in owning farmland. While neither has performed well in 2023