What's Changing About Owning Land in Texas?
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Kasey Mock and Morgan Willis discuss the challenges and future of ranch ownership in Texas, focusing on generational transfer and agricultural practices.
Can the family ranch survive the next generation? In this episode of Landowner Insider, Kasey Mock sits down with Accredited Land Consultant Morgan Willis to discuss ranch succession, generational land transfer, and the future of Texas ranching. Raised in a multigenerational ranching family in Mason County, Morgan shares firsthand insight into how family decisions, land ownership, and long-term stewardship shape a ranch over time. She explains why family land often becomes divided, what concerns her about the next generation of agricultural producers, and why hands-on experience is critical if the next generation is going to return to the land. Kasey and Morgan also discuss the realities of building a cattle operation, raising a family in agriculture, and working in the land brokerage industry. They cover common mistakes buyers and sellers make involving water, mineral rights, infrastructure, and working with professionals who lack local market knowledge. Additional topics include the role of women in agriculture, the long-term impact of ranch improvements, and why the future of Texas land depends on preparing the next generation today. If you own land, are planning for the…
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