AUTHOR: JOETTE SCHALLA, RANCH BROKER | LICENSED IN CO
It was once said, “The best thing about the land is the landscape.” A good point, but what is also very rewarding is an additional return on your investment through special programs designed to protect and preserve that landscape.
Many landowners are unaware of ongoing incentives for maintaining or enhancing certain portions of their property and the financial assistance which may be available. For years, the federal government and its various agencies have provided assistance and incentives to farmers and ranchers. The incentives I am referring to are for specified time frames and are not permanent easements with recorded deed restrictions.
These programs have served the interests of American society in several ways: Ensuring the food security of a hungry nation, providing financial protection for producers in times of drought or other natural disasters, offering attractive financing options for first-time agricultural operators, and providing other enticements to encourage people to participate in such crucial vocations as farming and ranching.
