The Generations on the Land Summit, held in Austin, Texas in May of 2017, engaged those who will assume the mantle of stewarding Texas’ natural resources – from the young farmers and ranchers who will inherit the farm or ranch from their parents to those who can influence the development of policies that incentivize private lands conservation. The objective was to examine those challenges facing farmers and ranchers, and to highlight innovative programs and programs that will help ensure a vibrant future for Texas’ working lands and the families that steward them. A series of panel discussions examined why farms and ranches break up, focused on innovative ways to make the property pay for itself, and discussed what supporting organizations can do differently to help.