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Jim Strickland is a Manatee County treasure, and a Florida treasure. As a fifth generation rancher residing in Manatee County, he is owner and managing partner of over 4500 acres in a cattle ranch operation adjoining Myakka State Park. His knowledge of and advocacy for conservation easements in Florida is invaluable. About 2% of Florida's population owns all agricultural land, yet approximately a third of Florida's land is currently agricultural. With the growing population and development, it is estimated that we loose about 120 acres of agricultural land a DAY, mostly to development. Go to 1000 Friends of Florida website and click on the tab Agriculture 2040-2070 for in depth overview of this topic. Ruth Lawler