Protection of 1,800-Acre Florida Cattle Ranch Approved

Published on June 14, 2024

After approval by the Governor and Cabinet, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced the protection of a 1,800-acre cattle ranch and farm in Okeechobee County. Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Clemons Oak Creek, a 1,800-acre working cattle ranch and farm, will be preserved through a cost-effective rural land protection easement.  The project site is enrolled in the FDACS’ Best Management Practices program and is located within the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

Full article: Protection of 1,800-Acre Florida Cattle Ranch Approved - Southeast AgNET

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