Stewardship Knowledge for Landowners:
Practical Guides, Field Stories, and Conservation Insights
Losing Land, Losing Legacy: Why Heirs’ Property Still Matters
For many families, land is more than property. It is memory, inheritance, stability, and a foundation for the future. But across the United States, especially in rural Black communities, generations of family land have been lost through a legal and financial problem that many people still do not fully understand: heirs’ property.
TASFRL Team
Apr 28, 2026
Goat Health Basics: 7 Things Every New Farmer Gets Wrong
Raising goats can be a rewarding experience, especially for new farmers entering livestock management. However, many beginners unknowingly make small mistakes that can lead to serious health problems over time. Understanding the basics of goat health is essential to building a strong, productive herd. With the right knowledge and daily practices, most common issues can be prevented before they become costly problems.
TASFRL Team
Apr 28, 2026
How TASFRL Helps Farmers Manage and Restore Their Land
The Texas AgriForestry Small Farmers, Ranchers, and Landowners (TASFRL) organization empowers small landholders particularly underserved and minority communities to improve how they manage, conserve, and restore their land. By combining agriculture, forestry, and technology, TASFRL helps landowners rehabilitate degraded land, build climate resilience, and increase long-term productivity.
TASFRL Team
Apr 28, 2026
Tax Planning Insights for Forest Landowners: 2025 Updates and Practical Tips
Tax season is an important time for forest landowners and working forest stewards. How your land and timber activities are classified can significantly affect your tax outcome for the 2025 filing year.
TASFRL Team
Mar 7, 2026
TASFRL Highlights Land Stewardship at SFLR LinkedIn Live
Nacogdoches, TX — February 19, 2026 “Small Acres, Big Impact Reimagining the Future of African American Land Stewardship” will take place on February 27 at 1:30 p.m. ET as part of the SFLR Network’s Black History Month series, “It’s Always Been the Land.” The LinkedIn Live event will highlight why land ownership remains central to generational wealth, cultural continuity, and community resilience, particularly within forested regions like Texas.
TASFRL Team
Feb 27, 2026
How Managed Grazing Improves Soil and Livestock Health
For centuries, livestock have played a vital role in farming systems by providing meat, milk, fiber, and supporting land management. However, many farmers still rely on **traditional continuous grazing**, where animals remain in one area for extended periods. This often leads to **overgrazing**, **soil compaction**, **loss of vegetation**, and **declining animal performance** over time.
TASFRL Team
Dec 4, 2025
How to Start Blueberry Farming: From Soil Prep to First Harvest
Blueberry farming offers an attractive opportunity for fruit growers, thanks to growing consumer demand for healthy “super-foods” such as blueberries. But successful blueberry production depends on doing the **right preparation** especially since blueberries have relatively specific soil, drainage and climatic requirements. In this article we walk you through the journey from selecting a site and preparing the soil, to planting, managing, and harvesting your first crop.
TASFRL Team
Nov 11, 2025
5 Ways Cover Crops Can Save Your Soil
Healthy soil is the foundation of resilient farming systems. Yet across the globe, erosion, nutrient depletion, and compaction threaten agricultural productivity. One of the most effective, low-cost strategies to combat this is the use of **cover crops**.
TASFRL Team
Oct 7, 2025
Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture: Principles & Practices
Modern farming has often prioritized short-term yields over long-term ecological balance. As a result, many farmlands are facing soil degradation, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss. **Regenerative agriculture** emerges as a solution an approach that not only sustains but actively restores ecosystems, focusing on soil health, water resources, and biodiversity.
TASFRL Team
Oct 7, 2025
3 Common Goat Health Problems and How to Fix Them
Goats are resilient livestock, but like other animals, they are prone to specific health issues that can significantly affect productivity, growth, and reproduction. Early identification and proper management are key to keeping a herd healthy. This article covers three of the most common goat health problems, how to recognize them, and practical solutions for farmers.
TASFRL Team
Sep 24, 2025