Our farms and ranches are vital for ensuring a sustainable future for Central Texas and beyond.
Working lands do more than grow our food; they safeguard essential ecosystem services like clean water, carbon storage, and wildlife habitat.
In Bastrop County alone, we’ve lost over 76,500 acres of agricultural land since 2017 - the steepest decline in our history.
As farmland disappears, so does our local food security, rural economy, and community resilience.
Conserving working lands helps maintain Central Texas' agricultural heritage, strengthens regional food systems, and supports climate-smart land stewardship. By protecting farmland today, we’re investing in healthy communities, thriving ecosystems, and a more secure tomorrow.
Preserve what matters.
Plan for what’s next.
Planning Resources for Farmers and Ranchers:
Agricultural Conservation Easements
Agricultural conservation easements are voluntary legal agreements that permanently protect working lands from development while allowing continued farming or ranching. They help landowners preserve their legacy, access financial incentives, and ensure long-term land stewardship.
Farm and Ranch Succession Planning
Succession planning helps farm and ranch families transfer land, operations, and values to the next generation or owners. Early planning reduces conflict, protects the land’s agricultural use, and ensures continuity of your vision for your land.
Estate Planning
Estate planning is a critical tool for managing assets, minimizing tax burdens, and protecting agricultural land during generational transfers. It supports long-term financial security for landowners while keeping farms and ranches intact and productive.
