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GLO Farm Partnership Announced
Texas land commissioner partners with Texas A&M and Farm Bureau to train next-gen farmers.
In brief
Texas land commissioner partners with Texas A&M and Farm Bureau to train next-gen farmers. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced a partnership with Texas A&M University and the Texas Farm Bureau to provide training and mentorship for prospective farmers and ranchers through state land access. Originally…
GLO Partnership Announced
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced Wednesday that the Texas General Land Office is partnering with Texas A&M University and the Texas Farm Bureau to help prospective farmers and ranchers gain training, mentorship, and potential access to state land.
Food Security Focus
Buckingham stated food security is national security, starting with ensuring people and land to produce food families depend on as farms decline and agricultural workforce ages.
Demographic Data
Federal data shows 1.9 million farms in the u.s. in 2022, down 7% from 2017, with average producer age at 58.1 years.
Texas Farm Data
Texas farmers and ranchers average age is about 60 years, with the GLO managing over 13 million acres of state land.
Partnership Goals
The partnership aims to connect next-generation agricultural producers with practical instruction and experienced mentors through state land access.
Next Steps
Texas A&M will provide agricultural research and education, while the Farm Bureau distributes information about upcoming GLO land leases to members.
The takeaway
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced a partnership with Texas A&M University and the Texas Farm Bureau to provide training and mentorship for prospective farmers and ranchers through state land access.
