Tuned in to the Land

Succession is one of the greatest challenges facing the ranching industry today. With an estimated 70% of U.S. farms and ranches expected to change hands over the next 20 years, thoughtful planning will be essential to ensuring these operations survive and remain productive for generations to come.

Successful succession involves far more than transferring land from one generation to the next. It requires early planning and honest conversations about family roles, business structure, finances, ownership, and the changes that come with transitioning leadership.

In this episode, host and CEO of the Rangeland Trust, Michael Delbar, sits down with Rangeland Trust ranching partners Mark and Dina Moore of Lone Star Ranch. They share their experience keeping the ranch intact across generations and the steps they have taken to prepare the next generation to lead while preserving the legacy of the land.

The discussion also examines the broader challenges facing ranchers today, including rising costs, regulatory complexity, development pressure, and the difficulty of keeping younger generations engaged in agriculture.