Considered by many to be the foremost representational landscape painter of our time, Clyde Aspevig’s personal and artistic horizons have unfolded expansively since his childhood on a Montana farm near the Canadian border. That period of geographical and cultural isolation was in retrospect a blessing for the artist he recalls. “Because I grew up in […]
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Land Prices for 2016
According to our recent survey of land buyers and sellers, land prices in 2016 are on the rise in most states with the largest increases happening over the next 12 months. States throughout the South (with a few exceptions in Arizona and Louisiana) are expected to see price increases by both sellers and buyers. Many […]
Where the Wild Goose Goes: Wildgoose Manufacturing
Ron and Susi Bell, founders of Wildgoose Manufacturing in Ingram, Texas, love outdoor experiences and outdoor people. Here’s the Wildgoose story.
Driven Pheasants at Highland Hills Ranch
Join us for a storybook pheasant hunt hosted by British author, instructor and gunmaker,, Chris Batha at renowned Highland Hills Ranch.
A Campfire Gathering is a Great Way to Make Memories This Winter
A campfire planned as a social event is different from one held during a camp or in the wild. Here are some tips for getting it right.
Gas and Oil Gone Green: A Guide to Conservation Easements
Written By Jim Sullivan, Land Conservation Consultant with Forever Forests LLC. Did you know there are ways to balance oil and gas production with conservation, so society can enjoy the benefits of both? These two activities do not have to be exclusive of one another. You can explore for gas and oil, with conservation intentions. […]
Merrill E. Swanson: Love of the Land
Growing up on the family farm in the upper coastal bend of Texas, hunting for quail and arrowheads were two of Merrill Swanson’s favorite pastimes.
Mike Swan: The Values of the Land
When Mike Swan’s father, George, taught him the values of responsibility, hard work and protecting the family name as they worked side-by-side on the family’s commercial cow-calf ranch in Montana’s Ruby Valley, it wasn’t in anticipation of a phone call from the actress Jane Fonda.
Stars are Big and Bright in the Country
An enjoyment of living in the country is abundant clear night sky, usually more than seen in urban settings. As most of us look at the multitude of bright stars twinkling in a black sky, we suddenly want to know more about them. We might have forgotten the answers to simple questions like: What are […]
ASFRMA Member Profile: Corey Prins
One of Corey Prins’ fondest memories growing up on the small family farm near Edgerton, Minnesota, was the hours he spent in the tractor. As the eldest son, Prins had a lot of responsibility and was delighted when his father, Lloyd, delegated crop responsibilities to him in his teen years.
Georgia Pellegrini: TV Personality, Chef, Author, and Outdoor Adventurer
Georgia Pellegrini has quickly become known as a contemporary Martha Stewart, working to help women tap into their modern day pioneer spirit by teaching them how to grow a small-space garden, assemble the makings of a self-sufficient pantry, learn to navigate a compass for their next camping trip, or even forage for plants that give […]
Ranch Prep for Bowhunters
Preparing for bowhunters is a different challenge than preparing for rifle hunters. For many years I bowhunted almost exclusively and developed keen awareness of archers’ specific needs. Here are some tips to help you meet the needs of any bowhunters who may be hunting on your property. Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. —Benjamin […]
Local Food, Local Ranchers – Texas Style
This holiday season, will the turkey on your table come from Texas? Will your wine be made from West Texas grapes and your sweet potatoes grown in East Texas? And don’t forget Ruby Red grapefruit from the Rio Grande Valley. If you live in the Lone Star State and you prefer food grown here, you’re not […]
Born in Scotland, Raised in Texas
Georgia Pellegrini joins us for a retreat of hunting at the 1,200 acre Beretta Trident Joshua Creek Ranch and talk to the Kercheville family.
Stewarding a Shared Vision: Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales Group
Written By Lorie Woodward Cantu Despite a 30-year age difference, David Burgher and Harlan Ray, principals in the Dallas-based Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales Group at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, are remarkably similar when it comes to the things that matter most. Our core values are faith, family and friends,” said Burgher, who founded the Ranch […]
L.A.N.D.S.: A Natural Resource for Education
Nature is complex. Educating our children about land stewardship shouldn’t be, and that is where L.A.N.D.S comes into the schools and out into the field.
Farm-to-Table Just A Way of Life in Charlottesville
Charlottesville is consistently lauded for its diverse culinary offerings, having received accolades in various publications like The Washington Post and Wine Magazine.
WOTUS Stay: What Does It Mean?
We can get bogged down in the validity of who has jurisdiction and the legal minutia or we can gaze beyond those arguments and take a look at what is truly at stake here.
Bringing Luxury Caves to Texas
Bacchus Caves brings a one-of-a-kind underground luxury design to build experience to commercial and residential builders and owners throughout the United States, including the always innovative Texas market.
Acreage Properties Near Colorado Ski Resorts
Winter is coming, and for those who love to ski, being close to a ski resort is a must. All of these properties feature acreage and are minutes from major Colorado ski resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Aspen Snowmass, Telluride, and Crested Butte. Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort Homes 2.45 Acres of Luxury in […]
