Texas Spring/Summer Thread

[two_bit_score]

Correct! But, the CAD will expect to see some hay production. A neighbor, at our Fayette County place. would buy a round bale and display it at front of his property every year. He was eventually busted and lost his Ag Exemption plus got to pay back his tax savings over several years. The CAD folks are not dummies.

You can also keep your AG exemption if your land is in “The land must be devoted principally to agricultural use. Agricultural use includes producing crops, livestock, poultry, fish, or cover crops. It also can include leaving the land idle for a government program or for normal crop or livestock rotation. Land used for raising certain exotic animals (including exotic birds) to produce human food or other items of commercial value qualifies.”

Just have a valid plan.

 

[TXHF]

If Lampasas is anything like it's neighbor Burnet County, they will sit down with you and walk you through page by page. Burnet could not have possibly been more helpful.

Thanks all for the input. Jack, when you say "they" do you mean the Texas Parks and Wildlife or the Appraisal district? I've asked TP&W for assistance and am waiting to hear back.

We're applying for Wildlife since we'll not be using it for AG in the next 5 years. My plan is to provide food, water and shelter for native birds and animals, thus feeders, undisturbed brush piles, bird houses and creating a pond since I have an excellent place to dig and let naturally fill.

If I don't hear from TP&W by Monday, I'm going to call the Appraisal District and make an appointment with them. It means I have to take a day off but it's worth it!

 

[SirReal63]

Thanks all for the input. Jack, when you say "they" do you mean the Texas Parks and Wildlife or the Appraisal district? I've asked TP&W for assistance and am waiting to hear back.

We're applying for Wildlife since we'll not be using it for AG in the next 5 years. My plan is to provide food, water and shelter for native birds and animals, thus feeders, undisturbed brush piles, bird houses and creating a pond since I have an excellent place to dig and let naturally fill.

If I don't hear from TP&W by Monday, I'm going to call the Appraisal District and make an appointment with them. It means I have to take a day off but it's worth it!

It was our Tax Appraisal Office IIRC, hard to be sure, they are all located in the same little building here but it was not TPWD.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Texas Parks & Wildlife and Colorado County Agri-Life are putting on a joint Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop in Early April to assist anyone wanting to transition from Ag to Wildlife Management.

 

[TXHF]

Texas Parks & Wildlife and Colorado County Agri-Life are putting on a joint Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop in Early April to assist anyone wanting to transition from Ag to Wildlife Management.

Went to their class today and learned all I needed to know. After contacting the Appraisal District with a few more questions, I believe I'm all set. Some of the items I've already been doing on the property so I have very little left to meet the criteria. Thanks all!

 

[lostcreekranch]

The Wildlife Valuation workshop today was very good. It was organized by our county Texas Agri-Life extension agent and our local Texas Parks & Wildlife Biologist. Our Colorado County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser also spoke and answered numerous questions.

It was a day well spent. Since I’m just starting, I won’t make the April 30th deadline to submit my plan but, now I have a year to perfect it.

 

[TXHF]

The Wildlife Valuation workshop today was very good. It was organized by our county Texas Agri-Life extension agent and our local Texas Parks & Wildlife Biologist. Our Colorado County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser also spoke and answered numerous questions.

It was a day well spent. Since I知 just starting, I won稚 make the April 30th deadline to submit my plan but, now I have a year to perfect it.

You have time. Fill in the checkboxes and submit it with the 1-D-1. They told us in class that we don't have to have it all up and running by the 30th, just a plan submitted and working toward that goal through the year. I only have 1 of three things done and won't get the third item in place until well after the plan is submitted.

Were you in the class in Burnet? I was there Friday.

 

[lostcreekranch]

You have time. Fill in the checkboxes and submit it with the 1-D-1. They told us in class that we don't have to have it all up and running by the 30th, just a plan submitted and working toward that goal through the year. I only have 1 of three things done and won't get the third item in place until well after the plan is submitted.

Were you in the class in Burnet? I was there Friday.

I’ve got my Ag Valuation so, I don’t have to rush to create my plan. I’ll start putting it together and, over the Summer and Fall, work with our local TPWD biologist, my country Agri-Life Agent, and our Chief Appraiser to refine it. I want my Practices to make a difference and really improve our ranch.

The workshop I attended was in Colorado County at our Fair Grounds. This was an experiment, with Texas Agri-Life and Texas Parks & Wildlife teaming up to reach more individuals.

If they feel it was successful, this program will be expanded and continued. Our Workshop was very well attended with most of the attendees well along with their plans.

I got a lot from the workshop.

 

[txdon]

Rick, which type of wildlife are you going to be gearing your plan toward?

 

[lostcreekranch]

Rick, which type of wildlife are you going to be gearing your plan toward?

Just starting on this Don and there’s many choices.

We just recently, last couple of years, started seeing more Rio Grande Turkeys on the Ranch. Hadn’t seen a one in previous 10 years. One of my “Practices” will probably be creating some habitat for them.

Another one, of interest, is Imported Fire Ant control.

Also investigating honey bees, for pollination, not for honey.

Maybe build and maintain some bat boxes? I do woodworking so, that’s a natural.

I’m already improving deer habitat so can’t do that one.