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FARM & RANCHLAND

"A sustainable agriculture is one which depletes neither the people nor the land." — Wendell Berry
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Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program 

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​The vast expanse of Texas lends itself to encompass some of the most diverse and ecologically rich landscapes in the United States. Much of the land is characterized as open-space and falls under the designation of privately-owned working lands, or farms, ranches, and forestlands that support agricultural systems, foster healthy environments, and support recreational and other intrinsic needs. Despite their importance, working lands in Texas are under threat of increasing land conversion and fragmentation pressure, due in large part to rapid population growth and rising land market values.

To help safeguard the public benefits derived from working lands, the Texas Legislature created the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program (TFRLCP, or hereafter, the Program) in 2005, with the purpose of funding agricultural conservation easements on private lands. Conservation easements are a voluntary tool that support the permanent conservation of private lands—through perpetually restricting development rights on contracted properties while enabling the continuation of agricultural practices.

​The goal of this report was to examine the conservation easements executed under the TFRLCP. Specifically, we evaluate ecological and economic values secured through the protection of these properties as well as the fiscal efficiency of state funds to protect working lands with high agricultural value at a relatively low cost for state residents.
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Our Grazing Lands

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Sustainable Farming

​A young rancher describes how sustainable farming and ranching can save the planet. 
Photography Courtesy of Matthew Sklar
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"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, ​nothing is going to get better - it’s not."  — Dr. Seuss       
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​Comal County Conservation Alliance
PO Box 2804
Canyon Lake, TX 78133

​​Contact us: 
info@comalconservation.org


CCCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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At CCCA, we believe that the work to preserve natural habitats and healthy natural systems in our county is an effort that is benefitted by the representation and participation of all segments of our community, embracing the rich diversity of talent, perspectives, experiences, and needs found throughout our county. Diversity includes people of different ages, races and ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations.
​All are welcome and encouraged to participate in the effort to preserve land, water, and wildlife in ​Comal County. 
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