{
  "id": 13733715,
  "title": "Florida family protects 498-acre cattle ranch in $7.48m conservation deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/florida-family-protects-498-acre-cattle-ranch-in-7-48m-conservation",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:36:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-florida-family-kept-a-498-acre-cattle-operation-for-generations-as-development-spread-around-it-the-ranch-is-now-permanently-protected-through-a-7-48-million-conservation-easement/articleshow/134871443.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A $7.48 million conservation easement has permanently safeguarded a 498-acre cattle ranch in Florida’s Martin County, allowing the family that has managed it for generations to continue their agricultural operations. Known as Turnpike Dairy, the property remains privately owned, with Martin County contributing $3.74 million towards the easement. The ranch, situated within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and adjacent to conservation lands, will retain its improved pasture, wetlands, and bayheads, which are vital for wildlife habitat. As part of Florida’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, the property is enrolled in the Best Management Practices programme, promoting sustainable agricultural practices that protect natural resources. Established in 2001, the programme has protected over 251,000 acres of working agricultural land, with more than 186,000 acres secured during recent years.",
  "summary": "A 498-acre cattle ranch known as Turnpike Dairy has been protected from future development through a conservation easement. The agreement allows the managing family to continue agricultural operations on the property. Martin County contributed $3.74 million towards the $7.48 million deal to preserve the land. This conservation effort is part of Florida’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}