First-time sellers of raw land face unique challenges, whether it’s a pristine wilderness plot adjacent to a national park or land compromised by environmental or commercial issues. Some of the steps and language are the same across all types of real estate sales, but you’ll need a more robust checklist and access to professional expertise […]
AuthorLorie A. Woodward
Lorie A. Woodward 
Lorie A. Woodward has worked as a writer and public relations practitioner exploring the intersection of agriculture, natural resources and public policy throughout her career. Her professional journey, which has included stints in the public and private sector, has taken her across the country and around the world, where she has been enthralled by the people of the land and their stories. Before joining LAND magazines and LAND.com as a staff writer, she served as president of Woodward Communications and co-founded the Roundtop.com family of publications, focusing on life in the rolling hills of central Texas where country meets city. Woodward, the mother of two grown children, was reared on a ranch near Lexington, Texas, but now makes her home in Brenham, Texas.
You Bought the Land: Now What?
Congratulations! You’re the proud owner of your very own land property. This is a big investment and an exciting new chapter, but you may be wondering—where do I start? Navigating newly acquired property is no small feat, especially for a first-time land buyer. You’ll likely have lots of ideas, yet will also be faced with […]
How to Prep Your Land for Sale
Once you’ve decided to sell your property, there are lots of steps in between the first listing and closing day. In fact, the success of your sale often depends on what happens before the first interested customer visits your land. With the proper preparation, you’ll be able to save time, attract buyers, and maximize profit. […]
Essential Considerations Before Purchasing a Farm
Buying a farm is no small feat, so it’s important to consider your purchase from every angle. Being prepared goes a long way—there is nothing worse than jumping headfirst into a new venture only for things to go awry. From unforeseen expenses to unpredictable microclimates, many factors could jeopardize the success of your farm. That […]
Chicken (and Dumpling)-eating methodism
Central Texas, where I grew up, is a culinary crossroads. Pit-smoked barbecue and kolaches. Tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Chili and chicken-fried steak. Gumbo and crawfish. And all things soulful and Southern, including my favorite monochromatic comfort food, chicken and dumplings.
Small Changes, Big Impact
Small changes can have a
big impact—and that is the
mindset the Texas Wildlife
Association’s (TWA) staff and
volunteer leaders carry into
each new year including 2024.
5 Questions about CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease)
CWD, formally known as Chronic Wasting Disease, is a hot topic of conversation for wildlife agency officials, research scientists, landowners, wildlife managers, hunters and conservation-minded wildlife enthusiasts.
5 Questions about Carbon Markets
Carbon sequestration, either nature-based or engineered, is a hot topic of conversation for policy makers, conservation organizations, agencies and landowners. Like most natural resource challenges and opportunities, it takes land.
Warrior Earth: A Win-Win
Paul Stoner got the idea for Warrior Earth, a family-run forest investment company, when he spilled a bag of water softener salt on the basement floor of his family’s home.
Craig Bowen
Despite his credentials as a wildlife biologist, agricultural economist, hunting guide, entrepreneur, land broker and a singer-songwriter with a newly inked development deal at a major Nashville label, Craig Bowen seems surprised to be pegged as a Renaissance Man.
The Voice of Land Stewards
As Texas grows and changes, it is imperative that the voice of Texas’ landowners and land managers be heard over the deafening roar of urban expansion.
Lone Star Land Steward Awards
The annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards celebrates private landowners whose stewardship of land, water and wildlife help keep Texas’ legendary wide-open spaces ecologically productive and true to their historical roots.
On the Cover: Mason & Morse Ranch Company
At Mason & Morse Ranch Company, we live it to know it,” said Managing Broker Bart Miller. “Everyone on our team has deep roots in the land and the lifestyle with experiences as diverse as the landscape.”
The Black Hills—Something More Valuable Than Gold
In the late 1800s, South Dakota’s Black Hills lured fortune seekers with the promise of gold. Today, modern pioneers who explore their recesses are discovering something more valuable—an exceptional quality of life.
Heirloom Springs
The three divergent paths in Rachael Lieck Bryce’s life journey aligned on Heirloom Springs, 67-acres nestled in the central Virginia foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Sweet Briar.
Mexico Ripe with Ranching Potential
Mexico is a land ripe with potential for ranching.
On Fire for Wild Game
The Texas Wildlife Association
is equipping food conscious
Texans with the knowledge
and skills to secure and enjoy
wild game.
On the Cover: M4 Ranch Group
From the beginning, the M4 team has pushed to be the best informed, most responsive brokerage in the Mountain West, not the biggest. In fact, the sales force numbers just four, Dan, Murphy, Seth Craft, Jake Murphy, and Dominic Serna. They are backed up by a team of eight professionals who ensure that everything flows seamlessly.
The Land Doctors
When Kelly Hurt was trying to settle on a name for the ranch brokerage
he founded in Allen, Oklahoma in 2015, The Land Doctors fit the bill.
Adult Learn to Hunt Program: Helping Strike a Balance
When it comes to hunting, what’s old is new again—and it’s inspiring novice hunters to take to the field to reconnect to the land and their food through TWA’s Adult Learn to Hunt Program.
