Florida protects 1,500 acres with $8.7m ranch easements

 Florida has enacted a permanent conservation measure for two significant ranches located in Manatee and Highlands counties, encompassing nearly 1,500 acres. This initiative is designed to safeguard local agricultural practices and boost the economy. Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, the state aims to uphold agricultural land under conservation, as stressed by Commissioner Wilton Simpson for forthcoming generations, highlighting Florida’s intent to preserve its agricultural legacy sustainably. Florida has enacted a permanent conservation measure for two significant ranches located in Manatee and Highlands counties, encompassing nearly 1,500 acres. This initiative is designed to safeguard local agricultural practices and boost the economy. Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, the state aims to uphold agricultural land under conservation, as stressed by Commissioner Wilton Simpson for forthcoming generations, highlighting Florida’s intent to preserve its agricultural legacy sustainably.