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In 1914, a California family bought what became the 6,625-acre Kinsey Ranch; 112 years later, after one brother pushed to protect it before his death, the entire working cattle ranch is now permanently protected from development

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In 1914, a California family bought what became the 6,625-acre Kinsey Ranch; 112 years later, after one brother pushed to protect it before his death, the entire working cattle ranch is now permanently protected from development

The Kinsey family bought a stretch of California countryside in 1914 that would eventually become a 6,625-acre working cattle ranch. After more than a century, the family has taken steps to ensure the property remains protected from development. The place is for cattle, forests, rivers and wildlife rather than new development.The Northcoast Regional Land Trust … Read more

In 1834, the O’Connor family’s Texas ranching legacy began; 191 years later, an $8.863 million deal protected 6,409 acres of coastal prairie while keeping it a working cattle ranch

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In 1834, the O'Connor family's Texas ranching legacy began; 191 years later, an $8.863 million deal protected 6,409 acres of coastal prairie while keeping it a working cattle ranch

O’Connor ranching legacy began in 1834; 6,409 acres of Texas prairie protected 191 years later (Image Credit: Kenny Braun) A Texas ranching legacy that began in 1834 is now tied to one of the state’s major private-land conservation efforts. An $8.863 million conservation easement has permanently protected approximately 6,409 acres of the historic T.M. O’Connor … Read more

A Florida owner planned 52 ten-acre homesites across his 625-acre cattle ranch if the county would not buy it; after two years of talks, officials agreed to pay $7.8 million and stop the development

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A Florida owner planned 52 ten-acre homesites across his 625-acre cattle ranch if the county would not buy it; after two years of talks, officials agreed to pay $7.8 million and stop the development

Representative Image (AI-generated) A 625-acre cattle ranch in Collier County, Florida, is set to take a different path after county officials agreed to move forward with its acquisition rather than see the property move towards a large-lot residential development. According to Gulfshore Business, the county agreed to pursue the property for about $7.8 million following … Read more

In 1988, Fess Parker bought a 714-acre California ranch; decades later, the family venture spans vineyards, Wagyu cattle and hospitality, with his children and grandchildren carrying on the business

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In 1988, Fess Parker bought a 714-acre California ranch; decades later, the family venture spans vineyards, Wagyu cattle and hospitality, with his children and grandchildren carrying on the business

What started as a quiet retirement plan in California wine country has grown into a large family-owned farming and hospitality business. When actor Fess Parker bought the 714-acre Foxen Canyon Ranch in 1988, he planned to raise a small herd of cattle, plant a few acres of grapes, and start a small family winery. According … Read more

A South Carolina family raised cattle and horses on its farm for generations; in 2025, it permanently protected 2,000 acres from development in the largest such deal in Laurens County’s history

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A South Carolina family raised cattle and horses on its farm for generations; in 2025, it permanently protected 2,000 acres from development in the largest such deal in Laurens County's history

A South Carolina family has permanently protected 2,000 acres of farmland, forests and waterways that had remained in private ownership for generations. The Creekland Farms property in Laurens County was placed under a conservation easement in 2025, preventing future development while allowing the landowners to continue using it for agriculture, forestry and recreation. The Nature … Read more

CNN founder Ted Turner bought 113,000 acres in Montana in 1989; decades later, wolves, bears and bison roam the former cattle ranch

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CNN founder Ted Turner bought 113,000 acres in Montana in 1989; decades later, wolves, bears and bison roam the former cattle ranch

South of Bozeman, Montana, a vast stretch of land runs from forested slopes and open meadows to high benches overlooking the surrounding country. The Flying D Ranch, a 113,613-acre property that became closely associated with Ted Turner after he bought it in 1989. Once managed as a cattle ranch, the property was reshaped around bison, … Read more

In 2023, an Australian cattle station sold for $40 million with plans for a major carbon project; three years later it has resold for $26 million after the project never happened

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In 2023, an Australian cattle station sold for $40 million with plans for a major carbon project; three years later it has resold for $26 million after the project never happened

Benmara Station has been snapped up by UK-based livestock producer Shaun Davis. (Supplied: CBRE) A huge cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory, bought for A$40 million during the height of the carbon farming boom, has been resold for A$26 million after plans for a major environmental project fell apart. Benmara Station, a 451,176-hectare pastoral property … Read more

A 5,000-acre Wyoming ranch was bought by conservationists in the 1990s; instead of ending ranching, they kept cattle grazing to protect the ecosystem

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A 5,000-acre Wyoming ranch was bought by conservationists in the 1990s; instead of ending ranching, they kept cattle grazing to protect the ecosystem

When conservationists bought a Wyoming cattle ranch in the 1990s, most people assumed the herds would disappear. Instead, they discovered something surprising: keeping cattle on the land, managed carefully, could actually protect it. This is the story of Red Canyon Ranch near Lander, Wyoming, purchased by The Nature Conservancy as an experiment in coexistence between … Read more

In the 1940s, Bing Crosby bought Nevada ranches to escape Hollywood; one 3,000-acre property that could run 600 cattle has now sold for $14.2 million, nearly twice its 2019 asking price

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In the 1940s, Bing Crosby bought Nevada ranches to escape Hollywood; one 3,000-acre property that could run 600 cattle has now sold for $14.2 million, nearly twice its 2019 asking price

In the 1940s, at the height of his fame as a singer and movie star, Bing Crosby sought refuge from Hollywood by buying a string of ranches in northeastern Nevada. One of those properties, which was a roughly 3,000-acre working cattle ranch in Elko County, has just sold off-market for $14.2 million, according to The … Read more

In 1856, one of Northern California’s oldest cattle ranches was established; 170 years later, its 14,177 acres are being bought for $15.5 million and opened to the public

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In 1856, one of Northern California’s oldest cattle ranches was established; 170 years later, its 14,177 acres are being bought for $15.5 million and opened to the public

In 1856, one of Northern California’s oldest cattle ranches was established The Wildlands Conservancy has agreed to buy one of Northern California’s oldest working livestock operations, protecting 14,177 acres of historic wilderness in Siskiyou County and turning it into a huge public preserve. The $15.5 million purchase of the AP Ranch, detailed in reports by … Read more