After 65+ years of family ranching, Florida approved a $12.9 million easement to permanently protect 5,610 acres of Hendrie Ranch while cattle, hay and timber operations continue

• A 5,610-acre stretch of a multigenerational Florida ranch will remain protected from future development after state officials approved a $12.9 million conservation easement.
• The Hendrie Ranch easement was approved by Florida’s Governor and Cabinet on December 17, 2024, as part of the state’s Rural and Family Lands