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1. What is community based energy development? November 12, 2009 Community-Based Energy Development or ‘C-BED’ is a scheme which maximizes the use of local and regional resources primarily for developing renewable energy generation facilities. The underlying goal of most C-BED initiatives is to leverage shared resources, such as land, money, expertise etc. in order to help grow and sustain the local community; essentially conforming to the ‘local is better’ motto. In rural areas, C-BED aims for enhanced economic agricultural or ranching benefits with the help of land lease or royalty payments obtained from utilizing the land for renewable energy generatio... (read more) Author: Joaquin Altenberg

2. How Sustainable Ranching Saves Money, Boosts Ranching Income, and Protects the Environment October 02, 2009 With the instability of commodity prices and the skyrocketing prices of real estate, making a profit from ranching has become increasingly difficult. If you don’t want to see condos replace your cows, sustainable ranching may be a viable option for you. Sustainable, eco-friendly ranching is a popular form of ranch management that is gaining traction because it helps ranchers make more profit and save money all the while protecting the environment. How Sustainable Practices Can Boost Your Ranching Income and Save You Money An increasing number of people are willing to pay top dollar f... (read more) Author: Peter Gooding

3. Chicken Coops for Sale - Tips Straight From the Ranch September 12, 2009 Now who in their right mind wouldn't just love to have a nice chicken coop full of wonderful and entertaining chickens sitting in their backyard? Kids especially love anything that smacks of ranching in any form and of all the common ranch animals that are available, chickens are the cleanest and easiest to care for. Chicken Coops for Sale - Step One So now it's time to begin looking over chicken coops for sale online. Definitely prefabricated units that can be quickly and easily built with simple hand tools. The fact is that there are more than a few to consider but you do have to t... (read more) Author: Kelly Tan

4. 5 Big Reasons Why Northern Arizona is Great for Ranching and Farming September 11, 2009 If you’re looking into buying a parcel of land to have your own ranch or farm, northern Arizona is an excellent option. Northern Arizona is a beautiful region home to abundant species of wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Nature lovers who want to escape the daily grind and build their dream homes in the countryside are flocking to this area because of its gorgeous landscapes and agreeable climate. Here are 5 big reasons why you too should call Northern Arizona home for your ranch or farm. 1. Mild Climate When most people think of Arizona, desert comes to mind. Although much of Arizo... (read more) Author: Peter Gooding

5. The History of Ranching in Arizona August 27, 2009 Ranching is an important part of Arizona’s history. Due to its consistently mild climate and rolling grasslands, Arizona has attracted many ranchers over the years. However, ranching has become a long-forgotten way of life for many Arizonians and as time passes, you hear less and less about people being raised on ranches. Despite the fact that it is becoming less commonplace, ranching forms an important part of Arizonian identity. Many of the ranches found in Arizona today are guest ranches where cattle and horses are grazed. Guests at these ranches can enjoy outdoor activities like horseback ... (read more) Author: Peter Gooding

6. Types of Property Ownership and Restrictions February 24, 2009 What is ‘Real Property’? Real Property is generally the land with anything permanently attached to it, either on the surface or beneath. Structures such as buildings, garages, in ground pools and fences are permanently attached to land and are therefore considered part of the Real Property. Substances beneath the ground such as oil, gas, coal, gold and other forms of minerals are permanent part of the land and are also considered Real Property. Structures such as mobile homes and tool sheds are not considered to be real property as they are not permanently attached to the land. If yo... (read more) Author: Billy Long

7. The Difference Between a "Fee Simple Estate" and a "Split Estate"? February 24, 2009 The purchase of property can be a wonderful and exhilarating experience. Purchasing property, whether large or small, is a huge part of fulfilling what we call "The American Dream." For most people this type of transaction is relatively simple, for others it can become a little more complicated. Those looking to purchase many acres of land or people looking at ranches for sale may have to consider the mineral rights of the property in which they are interested. In considering mineral rights they will need to become well-versed in the difference between a "fee simple estate" and a "spl... (read more) Author: Billy Long

8. The History of Mineral Rights in Texas and California February 24, 2009 The United States is the only country where below ground minerals such as oil and natural gas belongs to the surface owner who owns the land in fee simple. Fee Simple means the property owner is entitled to full rights to the surface, subsurface and the air above the surface. In other countries, these subsurface minerals automatically belong to the government. In understanding the history of mineral rights, it is appropriate to begin with the state of Texas which has immense mineral wealth. When it was under Spanish and Mexican control, Texas originally owned all the subsurface mineral... (read more) Author: Billy Long

9. Understanding Mineral Rights February 24, 2009 A mineral right is a right to extract a mineral from the earth or to receive payment, in the form of a royalty, for the extraction of minerals. "Mineral" has a different meaning depending on the context of how the word is used. However, in general, when referring to real estate transactions, a "mineral" generally refers to fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal), metals (gold, copper, silver, iron), mineable rock products (limestone, gypsum, salt), as well as sand, gravel, or peat. A common concern when purchasing a parcel of land is who owns the mineral rights? A mineral right is a pa... (read more) Author: Billy Long

10. History of the Homestead Act of 1862 February 24, 2009 The West has always exerted a pull on the American spirit. The American Dream originated as the desire of colonial families to pursue the western frontier with the goal of carving out a rewarding life through acquiring land for a family agricultural business. The sheer vastness of the United States fostered a belief that American land belonged rightfully to its citizens. By the 1850’s, a significant amount of land had been acquired by settlers moving west and most of the continental United States had been filled out by small families dedicated to their land and living off of it. I... (read more) Author: Billy Long

11. The Benefits of Hiring a Ranch Manager February 23, 2009 Effective ranch and resource management is a significant concern for most ranch owners. When done in a manner that maintains the integrity of the land, there is greater appreciation for resale. Ranch and resource management, often times, involves complex problems that are unique to each ranch, regardless of size. In today’s farm and ranch environment, it is challenging to master every aspect of ranching and farming operations and almost impossible, on large acreage operations, to wear all of the hats: ranch owner, ranch accountant, ranch operations manager, ranch hand, ranch machine me... (read more) Author: Billy Long

12. Shared Amenity Ranches - Enjoy the Benefits of the Ranching Lifestyle February 16, 2009 Shared amenity ranches, an exciting new trend in ranch ownership, combines private land ownership with access to shared amenities and services for all property owners in the ranch community. This type of ranch property offers an alternative to the traditional ranch setup where conveniences can be miles away and where the operational costs and demands can interfere with the ability to enjoy the property. The shared amenity ranch offers buyers and investors an innovative way to live an authentic ranching lifestyle with some of the comforts of modern living. Attractive to private buyers, business... (read more) Author: Billy Long

13. What to Look for in a Ranch Manager and Ranch Staff February 16, 2009 A ranch purchase is usually made for a specific purpose such as for investment, hunting or fishing retreat, family lifestyle, or resource production or livestock operations. The purchase requires knowledge of the region’s surrounding land use rules, wildlife and water resources and how these affect the current and future value of their land. It may take years of extensive ranching experience to know how to adequately manage all aspects of one’s ranch in order to keep it productive and maintain or increase profitability. Without personally operating the ranch, it’s difficult for ranch o... (read more) Author: Billy Long

14. Raising Cattle for the Agricultural Market October 24, 2008 Raising cattle for the agricultural market is one of the largest industries found within the commodities market and one which comes with distinct rewards and challenges. Whether it be a small scale ranch run by several generations of family members or a huge commercial cattle enterprise there are several aspects of cattle ranching you will find necessary to understand prior to venturing into this field. Breeds of Cattle The type of cattle which you will raise will determine the type of ranch that you will operate. Some cattle such as Angus cattle are particularly prized for both the... (read more) Author: M Gravlee

15. Modern Cowboy Jobs - More than Campfire Romantic March 14, 2008 In States like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas or California everybody knows the Western Cowboy living home on the range. But can you really still find a true western cowboy? At one time you could find real cowboys in the Wild West States but that time was over one hundred years ago. When by the 1890s railroads had expanded to cover most of the nation, long cattle drives from Texas to the railheads in Kansas were unnecessary and furthermore the invention of barbed wire allowed cattle to be confined to designated area to prevent overgrazing of the range. This was the end of the open range and large cat... (read more) Author: Oswald Eppers

16. Texas County's AG Tax February 10, 2008 Many times clients wanting to buy rural land are interested in the property tax breaks given to owners who use their land for livestock, crops or even conserving wildlife. Long-standing Texas laws provide these exemptions. But they are not really exemptions, rather they are special appraisal designations for land used for agricultural or wildlife uses. Agricultural appraisal lowers the taxable value of land used for farming or ranching operations. It values rural land based on the land’s capacity to produce crops, including orchards, or livestock, instead of it’s higher value on the real e... (read more) Author: Curtis Reddehase

17. How To Be Profitable January 30, 2008 One of the most difficult industries to become profitable in is agriculture-especially cattle ranching. It is the oldest market on earth. With the average ranch only reaching a profit once every ten years, what tips can we derive from the world's most accomplished ranch managers to help us be more successful in our own businesses? Many years ago I was able to spend a couple days on a big cattle ranch that reached profitability every year. Not only did they reach profitability, but they were able to pull off a good margin every year. I spent two days listening to presentations from the ran... (read more) Author: Elise Fisher

18. Achieving Profitability in Business November 27, 2007 One of the hardest industries in which to achieve profitability is agriculture?especially cattle ranching. It is the oldest market on the planet. With the average ranch only reaching a profit once every ten years, what tips can we derive from the world?s most accomplished ranch managers to help us be more successful in our own businesses? Many years ago, when I was in my first of two rounds of college, I had the privilege of spending a couple days on a big cattle operation that achieved profitability every single year. Not only did they reach profitability, but they managed to achieve a g... (read more) Author: Elise Fisher

19. What Is It With Women And Horses? October 29, 2007 "What is it with women and horses?" asked my neighbor, a retired cowboy whose last horse had died two years earlier. "Ninety percent of the folks you see ridin' horses are women." When he was still ranching, did this man like his horse? You bet. Did he appreciate the contribution his horse made to his work? Without a doubt. He just didn't ride unless he had cattle to gather or fence lines to check, times when he needed a horse to do whatever it was he needed to do. I think this pretty much describes the difference between the sexes when it comes to horses: Men ride because they ne... (read more) Author: Julie S. Crawshaw

20. Colorado Blizzard Relief March 18, 2007 I live in a farming/ranching community in southeastern Colorado. This winter we were hit with two separate storms, leaving us with three feet of snow "on the level" and drifts over fifteen feet high in places. I'd like to tell you about a little bull calf that was the only one, out of fifteen born over the worst part of the storm's aftermath, that survived. And that was purely out of luck. You see, my family ranches, we have cattle, and a few horses, and we care for all of our animals, above and beyond what they're worth monetarily. When these storms hit, we had to dig them out, using a borro... (read more) Author: Dawn Keenan

21. Relaxing on a Texas Dude Ranch March 29, 2006 It has been said about Texas - "It’s like a whole other country." Visiting a dude ranch in Texas might feel like you’re in a whole other world. When imagining any and all things Texas, the image of cowboys herding cattle is bound to top the list. Texas dude ranches offer a spacious and peaceful departure from the everyday, while submersing you in a cowboy way of life.Texas is considered by many to be the birthplace of the American ranching industry. "King Ranch" founded in 1853 by Captain Richard King, is both a working cattle ranch, and a national historic landmark. The ranch itself is larger... (read more) Author: Eric Morris

22. Relaxing on a Texas Dude Ranch March 01, 2006 It has been said about Texas - "It’s like a whole other country." Visiting a dude ranch in Texas might feel like you’re in a whole other world. When imagining any and all things Texas, the image of cowboys herding cattle is bound to top the list. Texas dude ranches offer a spacious and peaceful departure from the everyday, while submersing you in a cowboy way of life.Texas is considered by many to be the birthplace of the American ranching industry. "King Ranch" founded in 1853 by Captain Richard King, is both a working cattle ranch, and a national historic landmark. The ranch itself is larger... (read more) Author: Eric Morris

23. Travel Canada: The Calgary Stampede May 25, 2005 Welcome travelers to Cowtown, Canada! This two-week long festival starting the first Friday after June 2nd can showcases everything under the sun to do with ranching. Here is a short description of the attractions, events and festivities this world-renowned event has to offer. Travel Canada: Stampede Parade Those traveling from outside of Canada have most likely already seen a Stampede Parade: the estimated TV audience is well over 2 million people at last count. But nothing compares to seeing this kick off party in person! Visitors in attendance will view over 160 entries that can incl... (read more) Author: Jean Sutherland

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