Texas land is special. It’s something we all know – whether you own a piece or not. That’s why we believe in protecting it. Help us in keeping Texas big, wide and open by donating to TALT today. connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/c3476a7
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Created by landowners for landowners, TALT's mission is to protect private working lands, thus conserving Texas’ heritage of wide open spaces.
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Each year recognizes operations for their commitment to environmental stewardship. The Parks Ranch, owned and operated by David Crow, TALT Chairman, & his family was awarded last night for their exceptional management of Texas coastal prairie. 👏
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Kicking off #WorldWetlandDay with a spotlight on our state’s open gulf prairies & bountiful marshes. Divided by streams and rivers that feed into the Gulf of Mexico, this ecoregion is home to two TALT #conservation easements that forever protect these working lands.
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Ending another great day at #CattleCon23 with a fantastic discussion on #conservation easements. Thank you to our guests from & I learned so much on this topic! Be sure to tune in to later this spring to hear more! #keepitinag
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Keep an eye out for these faces in New Orleans this week at the annual NCBA Cattle Con & Trade Show! They will be available to answer questions or if you just want to chat, so stop them when you see them.
TALT believes that the landowner knows best how to manage his or her property. We are interested in conserving open space, thereby preventing the loss of rural land to development or the fragmentation of properties into smaller and smaller parcels. txaglandtrust.org/about/governin
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With 10 different #ecoregions throughout the state, #Texas has a lot to brag about. Home to desert plateaus, wooded mountain slopes & tall grass prairies. #TALT currently holds conservation easements in 9/10 – Stay tuned to learn a little more about each one in the coming weeks.
"Partnerships like these make our voices louder." 🗣️Listen in for the full conversation! Thanks for having us
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SEASON 2 IS HERE!!
We welcomed Andy Mills, Rangeland Trust Board Chair, back to the podcast for Episode 1. BUT THERE IS MORE! We sat down with Chad Ellis, CEO of @TXAgLandTrust, for a special crossover BONUS episode.
Tune in Now!
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PORT recently wrapped up their annual meeting in Denver, where ecosystem services was a hot topic. TALT CEO Chad Ellis connected with Michael Delbar, who is the executive director of . Hear their conversation here: txaglandtrust.org/beyond-the-fen
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Each conservation easement is individually tailored to meet the needs of landowners & their goals for their property. Whether donated, purchased or a combination of the two, TALT works to customize each easement. Read each unique story at txaglandtrust.org/legacies/ #agtwitter #texas
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Our mission is to help private landowners to realize their own conservation goals. We want our landowners to maintain control of the day to day with the peace of mind that comes from knowing their land is forever protected. txaglandtrust.org/about/governin
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TALT has partnered with 41 families & helped protect 266k+ acres of working lands for Texans. Lands that clean our air & water, grow our food & fiber, & provide a home to a myriad of wildlife around us. Your support is crucial to our work - donate today! txaglandtrust.org/support/
share more of the value and risk to bolster interest and participation in one of the most promising climate solutions in agriculture.
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Next week, Chad Ellis (TALT CEO) will participate in a panel discussion on what’s working in carbon markets and what changes or new features might be needed going forward. As the marketplace matures, ecosystem services will need to embrace farmer-facing insights and
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A vast majority of farmers and ranchers report serious concern about overcoming technical and financial roadblocks to success in carbon markets. To gain traction, markets must respond to the real and perceived barriers inhibiting participation.
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Producers have unbound potential to capitalize on carbon market opportunities, but they see pain points and need help in navigating the complexities.
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TALT CEO Chad Ellis is quoted saying "Small, scattered groups of people have been discussing ecosystem services for a couple of decades, but now forces are aligning to make them happen." Read the full article in the January edition of Texas Wildlife Magazine.
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When it comes to your land and your legacy you can make sure it’s protected. Download our landowner guide to learn how.
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TALT’s mission is to conserve private lands. We refuse to acquire conservation easements that will end up in public hands or that involve condemnation. Our goal is helping farmers & ranchers stay on the land & pass their property down to future generations.txaglandtrust.org/about/governin
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#PORT is an alliance of #conservation organizations dedicated to preserving America's working farms and ranches. TALT is proud to participate in the annual meeting this week. Together, PORT members have conserved more than 3M acres of the American west.
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So far this fiscal year we have added over 14k acres of working lands under easement. These acres help provide the water we drink, the food we eat & the clean air we breathe – they’re also where we hunt, fish & play. We can’t do this work without you. txaglandtrust.org/support/
Maps on maps on maps. Check out this series from the Texas Land Trends team at NRI showcasing the importance of ecosystem services across the state, from clean air & water to food & fiber production to the tune of $89 billion per year: bit.ly/TXEcosystemSer
"As the population of Texas grows, the demand for development in the Hill Country is ever-increasing – making land stewardship an even more important gift."
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Keeping productive rural lands in private hands and under private management is the best way to conserve Texas’ natural resources. TALT is committed to the conservation of working lands and to the individuals that maintain it. txaglandtrust.org/about/governin
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TALT is more than a land trust - our foundation is working lands. Understanding the perspective of ranchers is essential to how we operate. For the Happy Cove and High Lonesome ranch, that was the game changer. txaglandtrust.org/portfolio/happ
The state bird of Texas, Northern Mockingbirds have extraordinary vocal abilities; they can sing up to 200 songs, including the songs of other birds, insect and amphibian sounds, even an occasional mechanical noise. audubon.org/news/birding-t
We are a tight-knit team, and one of our New Year’s Resolutions is to continue to work together to do more good, help save more working lands, and be inspirations to each other. Donate today, and help us keep working lands working!
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TALT was founded on a set of governing principles. These principles are the ultimate insight into who we are and how we approach conservation. txaglandtrust.org/about/governin
Grateful for every day of 2022, and excited for each day ahead. From everyone at TALT, we wish you a happy and blessed New Year!
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Come join us for three days of learning, inspiration, and fantastic networking events at the conference as we work together to #ConserveTexasLand!
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A major jump in carbon market opportunities have arisen for farmers and ranchers in the last few years. Check out this article to learn how carbon markets continue to evolve.
Promoting the long-term sustainability of natural resources begins with a basic understanding of ecosystem services & their public benefits. The ability to assign monetary value can illustrate the importance of their fundamental contributions to society.[bit.ly/TXEcosystemSer]
From all of us here at TALT, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a blessed holiday!
Give the gift of conservation this season. By donating to TALT, you are ensuring land in Texas can continue to be protected forever. txaglandtrust.org/support/
Texan to his core, Wyman Meinzer is a lifelong hunter, outdoorsman, & official photographer of the Lone Star State. With a career as decorated as his, TALT wants to dedicate this video as a token of our appreciation for the work Wyman has accomplished.
Wyman Meinzer is the official state photographer of Texas for good reason. His work has chronicled the lands, the wildlife & the ranching heritage we all hold dear. TALT is proud that Wyman has documented our conservation easements for the last 15 years.
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For the Love of the Land is a tribute to the many years Blair Fitzsimons put into guiding others through the process of conservation easements. All of her effort resulting in the joy of seeing her own family land protected forever in December 2021.
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The power to make an impact on Texas conservation is in your hands. Consider making a one time or monthly donation to the #ForeverTexasFund and be a part of keeping Texas big, wide and open forever! txaglandtrust.org/forevertexasfu
Nothing is standardized in the emerging era of carbon markets, so the answers to most practical questions about them are, "It depends," and "Read the contract."
Especially, "Read the contract."
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