Known globally for his role in technology as the co-founder of Microsoft Corp., Bill Gates has transitioned from developing software that changes the world to amassing a substantial amount of farmland across the United States. But Gates isn't alone. Many private investors and public companies continue to buy farmland in the U.S. This article examines two of the biggest players in the space: Bill Gates (through Cascade Investment) and Gladstone Land Corp. (NASDAQ:LAND). How Much Farmland Does Bil