Conservation Easements 101: Protecting Texas Working Lands with Darren Clark

How can Texas families keep their farms and ranches in agriculture for generations instead of seeing them disappear to development? In this episode of Soil Sisters, Darren Clark of the Texas Agricultural Land Trust explains how conservation easements in Texas can protect family land, working farms and ranches, wildlife habitat, and open space while allowing landowners to retain ownership and plan for the future. The conversation explores funding, tax benefits, agritourism, common misconceptions, and how conservation easements can support land conservation and succession planning for future generations. Whether you're a farmer, rancher, or simply interested in the future of Texas working lands, this episode offers a practical introduction to conservation easements and where to start.