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Family Land Heritage Deadline Extended to June 30
The Family Land Heritage Program

The Family Land Heritage (FLH) program is a recognition program that honors families who have owned and run a continuous agricultural operation for 100 years or more.

Every year TDA hosts a ceremony at the Texas State Capitol to celebrate the families who have passed down their proud Texas legacy from generation to generation and who continue to inspire us with their commitment and endurance.

DOWNLOAD THE 2023 FAMILY LAND HERITAGE APPLICATION HERE

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2023 FAMILY LAND HERITAGE REGISTRY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 30

QUESTIONS? CALL (512) 463-7476 OR EMAIL FAMILYLANDHERITAGE@TEXASAGRICULTURE.GOV

Does my farm or ranch qualify?

Your farm or ranch qualifies for inclusion if:

  • Your family has maintained at least 10 acres of the land in continous agricultural production for at least 100 years. "Family" can include relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • You are able to trace ownership from the founder to the present generation.
  • The land fits the old U.S. Census definition of a farm: 10 acres or more with agricultural sales of $50 or more a year.

 

Owners must be actively managing the everyday operation of the the farm or ranch.

View frequently asked questions regarding the program.

Download a list of all Family Land Heritage Honorees from the program's inception in 1974 to present.

Download an order form for Family Land Heritage Ceremony Program/Registry books from 1974 to present (please note: some years are available only in photocopied form).

2022 Family Land Heritage Ceremony

The 2022 Family Land Heritage Ceremony took place on October 19, 2022 at the Texas State Capitol. We would like to thank everyone who was part of the ceremony, especially our 2022 Honorees.

View a list of the 2022 Honoree Properties, Years Founded and Counties (PDF)

View the 2022 Family Land Heritage Recognition Ceremony Commemorative Program 

Map of Texas showing counties with 2022 honoree properties (PDF)

Were you a 2022 Family Land Heritage Ceremony Honoree?

Download order forms for additional Certificates and Programs.

Find out where to order aluminum gate signs or bronze markers to display your recognition.

View and order photos of the 2022 Family Land Heritage recognition ceremony at Exquisite Photo, email the photographer, or call (512) 468-6379.

Sponsorship

Would your business or organization like to be a Family Land Heritage Program Sponsor?

The Family Land Heritage Program is donation-funded. We are currently seeking public and private sponsors of all levels to help support the Family Land Heritage Program. Our valued sponsors receive recognition on our webpage and at the ceremony itself, depending on support level. 

To receive recognition at this year's ceremony, donations must be submitted by August 12, 2023

Download a Sponsorship & Donation form to view available levels and make your commitment!

2022 Family Land Heritage Program Sponsors

FLH Sponsor Logos Graphic 2022

We appreciate our generous sponsors! Special thanks to Kreuz Market in Lockhart for providing a truly Texan barbecue feast.

The Family Land Heritage Program is also grateful for support from the following businesses and organizations:

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Contact

Family Land Heritage Program
1700 N. Congress Ave. 
Austin, Texas 78701

FLH Coordinator
(512) 463-7476

FLH Program E-mail

 
2021 Family Land Heritage Ceremony
View and order photos of the 2021 Family Land Heritage recognition ceremony at Exquisite Photo, email the photographer or call (512) 468-6379.

View a list of the 2021 Honoree Properties, Years Founded and Counties (PDF)

View the 2021 Family Land Heritage Recognition Ceremony Commemorative Program

Map of Texas showing counties with honoree properties (PDF)

2020 Family Land Heritage Ceremony

The 2020 Family Land Heritage Ceremony could not be held due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Texas State Capitol. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding, especially our 2020 Honorees.