For Kina and Nellie Pickett purchasing 20 acres in Montana’s Paradise Valley was a natural move in their ongoing battle to protect their children from America’s most pervasive addiction.
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.
Time-Honored Traditions, Cutting-Edge Innovations
In a brokerage market facing challenges from a rapidly evolving tech space, Swan Land Company, based in Bozeman, Montana, is developing innovative solutions.
Conservation & Agriculture
Successful agriculture and effective conservation are interlocking pieces of the same landscape puzzle.
Finding New Value in Land
Today, the visionary risk takers at Conservation Equity Partners (CEP) and Conservation Equity Management (CEM) are seeking new fortunes in Texas’ legendary wide-open spaces, built not only on cotton, cattle, timber or black gold, but ecological productivity, open spaces and water.
On the Cover: The Way Forward
In the case of Little Belt, the Putnams nor any of the other company’s principals, Timand Carmen Sheehy, and Tim’s brother, MattSheehy, had any land management or agricultural experience before launching the ranch in 2020.
A5 Real Estate
As a businessman, investor, appraiser, rancher, hunter, angler, and conservationist, David Anderson brings a broad perspective and a wealth of experience to A5 Real Estate, based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lorie A. Woodward - September 27, 2022
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TWA + TALT: Better Together
TWA and TALT know the power of partnerships. The organizations recently combined forces to host “The Wild West of Ecosystem Services.” The daylong seminar was the most recent installment of TWA’s Private Lands Summit. Through the collaboration, the groups leveraged their assets and expertise to guide landowners through the new frontier.
A Gratifying Adventure
When COVID-19 prompted a worldwide lockdown, outdoors enthusiast and globe-hopping traveler Khoa Le sought out a new adventure.
Chase Brothers: The Real Deal
Born and raised on a working ranch in
the Powder River Basin of Wyoming,
John and Galen Chase, who co-founded Chase Brothers Land & Ranch Brokerage in 2010, are the real deal.
Lorie A. Woodward - July 7, 2022
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TT Ranch Group: Making a Big Mark
This article is featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Texas LAND magazine. Click here to find out more. By combining the personal service of a boutique brokerage with the powerful reach of a global real estate giant, the TT Ranch Group is making a big mark on the ranch real estate industry. “TT Ranch Group […]
Standing on Common Ground
This article is featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Texas LAND magazine. Click here to find out more. Founded in 1985, the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) focuses on private landowners and their ethical relationship to the land. “In Texas where 95 percent of the land is privately owned, the voluntary stewardship efforts of private landowners […]
Four Sixes Ranch: A New Chapter
The recent sale of the Four Sixes (6666®) Ranch™ to a group led by “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan marks a new chapter in the legendary property’s ongoing story—a story that could have been penned by Hollywood screenwriters.
WURX: More Than Dirt Movers
As a natural resource construction company, WURX is already a rarity, but the power of the Envision + Design + Build model makes it one-of-a-kind. Under the model, the Western Heritage team heads the Envision and Design phases, while WURX takes lead during the Build phase.
Texas Youth Hunting Program
When it comes to recruiting young people into the ranks of educated, safe and responsible hunters who value private land stewardship, the Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP) is the nation’s gold standard—and has been for 25 years.
Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering: A Broker’s Dream Team
By partnering with ranch brokers and their clients during every phase of ranch real estate transactions, Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering can ensure the journey to ranch ownership is a dream instead of a nightmare.
Texas Wildlife Association: The Voice of Texas Wildlife
Defense is needed every biennial session. With more than 7,000 bills filed on a mind-boggling array of subjects, there is always something lurking in the details that can create problems for Texas landowners.
Austin Trophy Whitetails
With a 6,000-square-foot lodge that sleeps up to 24 as well as a private condo, Austin Trophy Whitetails pushes comfort into the realm of luxurious, rustic elegance. Impeccably decorated with an eye to the outdoors, the accommodations feature warm wood, native stone, high-end furnishings and fixtures that showcase artistic taxidermy representing species from around the world from Varner’s personal hunting expeditions. Unique décor, such as bar stools crafted from full-size western saddles, remind guests they are in the heart of the Lone Star State.
Saint Tryphon Farm and Vineyards: Riding the Wave
Bradford, a level III sommelier, spent 12 years in the retail and wholesale wine industry managing a portfolio of 10,000 fine wines from around the world with an emphasis on high-end offerings from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Napa. As he globe-trotted, he kept an eye on the Texas wine industry.
WildLife 2021: We Are Family
While many organizations scrambled to create an online presence, the Conservation Legacy team drew from its extensive experience of delivering digital education. TWA has been using the Internet and videoconferencing to reach students across Texas since 2007.
Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering: Standing Alone in the Field
To serve its clients’ needs, WH Companies has multiple divisions throughout the West. Western Heritage Consulting & Engineering handles the natural resource engineering, while WURX LLC is the expert for construction. While most of the company’s projects are located in the American West, Western Heritage has a global capacity.
