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Adams Ranch receives Audubon Florida award

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Adams Ranch received Audubon Florida’s "Sustainable Rancher" award for 2014.

The award was presented in June by Audubon’s Director of Advocacy Charles Lee to Adam Ranch Family Members at the annual membership meeting of the Florida Cattleman’s Association Convention.

According to 2013 rankings of Cow-Calf Operations nationally, Adams Ranch ranks 13th in the nation, with over 8,000 head of cattle. In terms of Florida ranches, Adams Ranch ranks 5th in the state in terms of the size of its herd.

The ranch is a leader in advocating the acquisition of conservation easements to keep ranch properties in Florida intact in the face of mounting pressures for development.

More information about Adams Ranch is on-line at www.adamsranch.com.