After 65+ years of family ranching, Florida approved a $12.9 million easement to permanently protect 5,610 acres of Hendrie Ranch while cattle, hay and timber operations continue - The Times of India
A 5,610-acre stretch of a multigenerational Florida ranch will remain protected from future development after state officials approved a $12.9 million conservation easement. Details from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Department of Environmental Protection records and the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation show the agreement will preserve Hendrie Ranch while allowing its agricultural operations to continue.