Saving family farms and ranches one at a time
July 23, 2008 | The Boerne Star (TX)
Families wanting to save family land have been helped significantly by the recent Farm Bill which the Congress has enacted with an override of the President’s veto.
A broad coalition representing sportsmen, outdoors enthusiasts, farmers, ranchers and national conservation groups embraced the measure. Rand Wentworth, president of the Land Trust Alliance, said, “This renewed tax incentive for donations of conservation easements is one of the best things Congress could do this year to help landowners choose the conservation option over sprawl. Especially for family farmers and ranchers of modest income, this is a great way to help them keep productive agricultural land from being lost.”
