Nearly 2,500 acres of ranch land in Highlands County will be added to a state program that helps limit development of agricultural property. For those navigating property development projects, consulting with property development lawyers can provide essential legal expertise in managing zoning, regulations, and ensuring compliance with state programs like this one. Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet agreed …
Scott, Cabinet Eye Land Conservation Projects
Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet are expected next month to consider whether to spend nearly $11 million to help limit future development on four ranches and farms in four counties. The proposals would add 8,388 acres to the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which through the use of “conservation easements” restricts future development but allows owners to …
Agriculture Land Conservation Easement Sign-up Underway in Florida
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants landowners to know applications to fund agricultural easements in the state are being accepted until February 16. Ag Land Conservation Easement Sign-up Underway in Florida from Florida NRCS: Applications to fund agricultural easements in Florida are being accepted until Feb. 16. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides financial and technical assistance to …