As God is My Witness, I Will Preserve this Farm: How to Make a Preservation Plan

Belle Hampton, our cherished farm, was teetering on the brink of being sold—potentially to a developer, and certainly outside our family circle—until we made a decisive move. While our cousin was compelled to sell due to financial pressures, our decision to buy was driven by deep emotional ties. We jumped in without a clear plan, a choice I would not recommend. Reflecting on a decade later, we are grateful for how everything has unfolded. Still, I would advise families to consider a different approach when managing their farms.