In this episode of The Peddler Perspective, we sit down with Mary Vandevord - President and CEO of HeartLands Conservancy. We break down what a conservation easement actually is, how it works, and what it means for farmers, landowners, and future generations. From protecting prime farmland and preventing development, to helping with estate planning and keeping farms intact, this conversation dives into both the practical and financial sides of long-term land stewardship.
🎧 Hosted by: Brad & Brenda Chandler
Key Topics Covered: ✔️ What a conservation easement is — and what it is NOT ✔️ How easements allow you to keep ownership while limiting development ✔️ The financial and tax considerations for landowners ✔️ How conservation easements can play a role in estate and succession planning ✔️ Why protecting farmland today matters for the future of agriculture
Connect with Mary Vandevord - HeartLands Conservancy: Website → https://heartlandsconservancy.org/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/HeartLandsConservancy/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsconservancy/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/heartlands-conservancy
Connect with Brad & Brenda Chandler - Property Peddler Inc: Website → https://www.propertypeddler.co/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/propertypeddler Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/property_peddler/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertypeddler/