Proposition 1 on the November ballot aims to protect the right to farm and ranch in the Lone Star State. It is one of 14 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 7 ballot.
“This constitutional amendment is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect and strengthen agriculture in Texas,” Dr. Shane McLellan, McLennan County Farm Bureau president, said.
On the ballot, Prop 1 will read: “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.”
In Texas, about 97% of farms and ranches are owned and operated by families, and one in seven Texans has a job related to agriculture. That shows how vital farming and ranching are to a healthy Texas.
“Prop 1 protects all farmers, regardless of the size of the farm and ranch. Big, small and every size in between—we all work to grow food, fiber and fuel,” Dr. McLellan said. “So many jobs in Texas depend on agriculture, too.” But noted the state continues to lose over 240,000 acres of agricultural land each year to development.
“This amendment isn’t just about protecting the right to farm and ranch. It’s also about ensuring our food security for the future, protecting the environment and caring for animals,” Dr. McLellan said.
The proposition is supported by County Farm Bureau, Texas Farm Bureau and nearly 20 other agricultural organizations in the state. It needs a majority vote to pass.
For more information on Prop 1, visit right2farmtexas.com.
