Conservation easements are much talked about but not always understood. A clear understanding is necessary to provide the best advice to clients who may be listing a property with a conservation easement (“CE”), considering an offer on a property with a CE, or buying a property and placing a CE on it after purchase.

One piece of legislation has had as profound an impact on America as thousands of other bills combined: the Farm Bill. It ensures a safe and abundant food supply, helps feed the hungry, invigorates rural communities and helps farmers take care of the environment. Whether you come from a rural community, a city or a suburb, this bill matters for you and your family.

To catch the right customer requires knowing the type of fish you're trying to catch, the lure you'll need to use to hook them, and which waters they swim in. Brand expert, Amber Erickson-Hurdle lays out 3 steps for land professionals to create a brand that attracts the right customers.

A new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule was released December 30, 2022. This definition of WOTUS adds uncertainty and confusion to the regulatory process, raises housing costs and increases federal overreach in the permitting process.

Recreational land, or rec land, is a versatile property type that can be used as an investment or simply for the pleasure of the landowner. Rec land can become an income source and means to build steady wealth if you plan ahead with a few things in mind.

While there are no guarantees in farmland investments, investors can be aware of what property improvements and maintenance measures correlate positively with the value of their farm. This article will show you a few ways to add value to your property so you can maximize your ROI and get the best value for your farm.

There are a few constants when it comes to farmland: Farmland is valuable, farmland is limited, and farmland is essential. Part One of this series will help you understand the process of establishing an appropriate price for farmland.

As a landowner or prospective buyer of land, you have many options for how to handle your land asset. One less obvious choice is to consider conserving the property and enjoying the benefits, including tax incentives, associated with this unique property vision. Here is the basics on how they work and benefits for landowners and the public.

Solar developers and farmers have a long history of cooperation. Co-locating solar energy generation facilities with active agriculture (sometimes referred to as “agrivoltaics”) can provide a wide range of benefits for crop production and pollinator habitat as well as environmentally responsible local economic development.

With inflation rising, investors are seeking out inflation resistant asset classes to add to their portfolios. Farmland is an asset class that has consistently proven to be stable. Here are ways farmland can be used in asset allocation, and why it is a sound method of hedging against inflation.