Ag exemption ideas

[Gunnyart]

The place we are supposed to close on a week from Monday is currently under an Ag exemption for cattle grazing rights.

I'd like to transition it to something else so I can fence to cows out but keep the good Ag exemption.

I'm thinking bees maybe. Anyone have suggestions?

[Treeshark]

If it's already in ag then I'm pretty sure you can move it straight into wildlife management exemption. Ask at the appraisal district . You do have to have a simple plan for habitat improvement.

[Gunnyart]

If it's already in ag then I'm pretty sure you can move it straight into wildlife management exemption. Ask at the appraisal district . You do have to have a simple plan for habitat improvement.

I should have mentioned it's only 10.1 acres which might be a problem.

[kcmarullo]

I think wildlife management would work well for 10 acres !

[Gunnyart]

found this and am working my way through it.

http://www.longhornrealty.net/files/32/guide%20texas%20wildlife%20exempt.pdf

[bowtechbandit]

are you planning on building on the property?

[Shinesintx]

Mine was under a hay appraisal when I bought it...I switched it to timber. Yes, I've got a crazy amount of trees. Had to pay a guy $350 to write up a plan. It was worth it. Dunno how it was under hay.

If the OPs place has lots of open space, get a hay appraisal.

[Gunnyart]

Not much open space.

I will build someday but it might be a year or more down the road.

[gigem95]

Depends on your county but since you're already exempt you might be able to convert to wildlife.
I have about 11 acres in Brazos and not exempt so bees was my best choice.

[686]

FYI, I believe your farm/ranch related purchases at TSC and the like are not tax exempt under a wildlife exemption. That was some motivation for us to stay Ag.

[gigem95]

OP, what county is it in?

[Mister Bubba's bulletman]

Bees.

[Gunnyart]

Lampasas county just outside of Lometa.

[JBS]

Do not talk with your appraisal district they are not your friend. Talk with your TPWD County Biologist first. In many cases they will even help you with the paperwork.

[Buff]

Buy 5 of 6 sheep to turn out.
They will help keep the brush down and are pretty easy to tend to