About Us
Our Mission
At Cultura Agricultural Real Estate, we serve as the trusted real estate partner for agricultural landowners, investors, and the professionals who advise them. Through integrated brokerage, appraisal, and farm management services—backed by decades of expertise and deep industry relationships—Cultura helps clients across the Southern United States make informed decisions at every stage of land ownership.
Our Story
Founded by Matthew Pope and Powell Jenkins, Cultura was born from a shared passion for rural land, combining decades of expertise to deliver exceptional service to clients throughout the Southern United States. Our team brings deep experience in agricultural and recreational real estate markets, having collectively appraised over $5 billion in assets and facilitated more than $600 million in farmland and recreational transactions across multiple states.
With strong regional knowledge and a commitment to excellence, Cultura specializes in agricultural, recreational, and rural brokerage, appraisal, and farm management. We understand the unique complexities of these properties and provide clients with accurate and expert guidance at every stage.
What Sets Cultura Apart
$5B+
in appraised
property value
$600M
in successful
real estate transactions
6
states licensed in
15
states with valuation and
transaction experience
50+
years of experience
Meet Our Team
Matt Pope
Matt has nearly fifteen years of experience in the agricultural real estate space, with his focus spanning the acquisition, management, valuation, and disposition of agricultural assets across the southern United States. He is a licensed real estate salesperson and certified general appraiser in multiple states, with deep expertise in farmland. Prior to his career in agricultural real estate, Matt served in the U.S. Marine Corps on embedded advisory teams in Afghanistan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Arkansas State University and an MBA from the College of William & Mary. Matt lives in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with his wife (Samantha) and children.
Powell Jenkins
Powell has more than fifty years of experience in real estate, having worked in sales since 1971 and appraisal since 1992. He is a licensed real estate broker and a certified general appraiser in multiple states.
A lifelong eastern Arkansas farmer, Powell brings firsthand knowledge of agricultural operations to every client engagement. He holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Arkansas. Powell splits his time between Florida and Arkansas with his wife, Harriette.
Matt Bain
With deep roots in agriculture and conservation, Matt brings hands-on insight into what makes rural land thrive. His background spans crop consulting, livestock production, and work with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Matt holds a bachelor of science in agriculture from Arkansas State University and is a licensed real estate salesperson in Arkansas. At Cultura, he specializes in farm and recreational land sales and management, serving everyone from large-scale investors to individual landowners with the same dedication.
Matt lives in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with his girlfriend (Paiton) and their labrador retriever (Bonnie).
What Working with Cultura Looks Like
- Initial Strategy Session: Share your property goals and unique needs.
- Comprehensive Valuation: Receive a fair, timely, data-driven appraisal or brokers price opinion.
- Guided Decision-Making: Leverage our expertise for negotiation, compliance, and optimal outcomes.
- Long-Term Support: Rely on Cultura and its partners as your ongoing trusted advisor for all real estate needs.
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