I
n his remarks to the gathering, Greg Fay noted
that, since 2007, the total acreage owned by
the nation's largest landowners has jumped 18
percent, from 27.2 million acres to 32.3 million acres.
"At a time when finding a place to put cash has
become increasingly tough, once again land is the
savvy play. Today's ranch investor understands the
importance and interconnectivity of agricultural
production, healthy ecosystems, and quality recreation
and how it affects value better than anyone," he said.
Above: Bryan and Jennifer Pickens, Jeff Boswell.
Above left: Dallas Cowboys author Joe Nick Patoski.
Left: Bryan Corrigan, Will Huckin, Preston Paine.
Below left: Jeff Boswell, Ron Sussman.
Below: Jim Brosche, Toni Burt, Wenter Blair.
Opposite bottom: Chuck Davison, T. Boone Pickens, Greg Fay.
Opposite center left: Eddie Lee Rider and the Alvarez Sisters.
Opposite center right: Sharra and Cecil Wilson.
Opposite top left: T. Boone Pickens, Mike Boswell.
Opposite top right: Tom and Ellen Smith, Eddie Lee Rider.
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