Small Acreage (5–20 acres)

Qualify for agricultural valuation without running a full farm

Best fit

5–20 acres, no HOA restrictions, owner can provide 24/7 access, and the property can support placement away from high-traffic areas.

Your Situation

You own a small piece of land in East Texas. Maybe you're retired, work off-farm, or just want to own land without full-time farming. You'd like to qualify for or maintain agricultural valuation to lower your tax burden, but you don't want to manage everything yourself.

Best fit

5–20 acres, no HOA restrictions prohibiting hives, owner can provide 24/7 access (gate code/key/lockbox), and the property can support placement away from high-traffic areas.

What You Probably Care About

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Support for agricultural valuation

Managed colonies and documentation aligned to appraisal district review standards.

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Clear documentation

If the appraisal district ever questions your exemption, you want proof you're actually doing something agricultural.

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Minimal time commitment

You don't want to be out managing bees every weekend.

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Someone you can trust

You want a local company that won't disappear after year one.

The Recommended Tier

Core Agricultural Valuation Support

Perfect for your property size and goals

$300/colony/year + $600 installation (Year 1)

Annual service; final pricing set after site assessment.

✓ Site assessment & hive siting
✓ 2–4 hives placed strategically
✓ Monthly in-season management
✓ Photo documentation
✓ End-of-season documentation packet

Learn More About Tier 1

What Happens in Year 1

🤝 Initial Call (30 min)

We discuss your property, acreage, current exemption status, and what you're hoping to achieve.

📍 Site Assessment Visit

We walk your property, evaluate sunlight, drainage, and placement options. You get a feel for how we work.

📋 Written Proposal (2–3 days)

Hive count, placement map, yearly cost, timeline. No surprises.

🐝 Hive Placement (Spring, 1 day)

We install hives, take photos, document everything. You're good to go.

📅 Monthly Visits (March–October)

We stop by, inspect hives, treat for pests, keep records. You sit back.

📦 Year-End Report (November)

Complete documentation for your files or appraisal district review. Organized for submission.

FAQ Specific to Small Acreage

Straight answers for landowners who want agricultural valuation without becoming beekeepers.

How many hives do I actually need?

For a 5–10 acre property: 6 hives is usually recommended for agricultural valuation. For 10–20 acres: 8–12 hives. It depends on sunlight, soil, and appraisal district requirements. We assess during the visit.

Will hives be visible from the road?

We place hives strategically-usually in a low-traffic corner or behind a tree line. Most neighbors won't even notice.

What if I have neighbors nearby?

Honeybees are gentle and don't travel far. Hives placed 50+ feet from property lines are typically no issue. We also provide a courtesy letter for neighbors.

Can I do the assessment before committing?

Yes. The site assessment is a no-obligation consultation. You get a proposal; you decide if you want to proceed.

What if I move or sell?

We can relocate hives or transition management to the new owner. Let us know early if you're planning a move.

Do I pay all $1,000+ upfront?

No. Typically a small deposit to book the assessment, then the management fee is invoiced seasonally or annually. We'll discuss terms in the proposal.

Ready to explore this for your property?

Start AG valuation intake. We'll review your details and schedule assessment as needed.

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