About
The Trailhead Land Philosophy
- To be Florida’s leader in the ownership, management, restoration, and conservation of high quality, large agricultural tracks throughout the state.
- We are committed to the conservation of Florida's critical green spaces while keeping all working agricultural lands in production.
- All forestry operations will be SFI certified and range lands will implement state and federal Best Management Practices.
- These practices will allow for the continued agricultural and silvicultural operations in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Our Core Values
- Conduct all of our activities with integrity, responsibility and competence.
- Honor our heritage of good stewardship practices and community involvement.
- Produce quality goods and services that result in economic success and industry leadership.
Our Story
The Hancock Family – A Legacy of Stewardship in Florida
The Hancock Family migrated south from Georgia and settled in what is now Pasco County in 1837. In 2002 the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services designated the Hancock’s farm a Century Pioneer Family Farm, this designation honors families who have maintained, at minimum, 100 years of continuous family farm ownership. This program recognizes these pioneers as the original stewards of the land for preserving environmental resources and for helping the state’s agricultural industries.
The continued agricultural and silvicultural production for over a century is a testament to the commitment Jimmy and his family have to the land, the environment, and the industry. The family’s motto over the last 150 years has been. “In order for the land to take care of you, you have to take care of the land.” Maintaining a balance with the ecosystem, native wildlife and agricultural production starts and ends with respect for the land itself.
For Seven generations an emphasis has always been placed on ensuring the next generation has the ability to farm and protect the same land as the previous. Jimmy Hancock, the managing partner of Trailhead, and his partners continue the legacy of stewardship in Florida today that the Hancock family started over 150 years ago in Florida.
Stewardship & Environment
Water
The Florida Springs Protection Areas map was created for the purpose of identifying areas that contribute flow to Florida springs and to provide a published resource for land use decision-makers as they work to protect and restore both the quantity and quality of water discharging from Florida’s springs into the Gulf of Mexico.
Wildlife
- There are state and federal programs that identify high priority projects in the state of Florida
- Florida Forever and Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. 1.8 million acres of proposed Florida Forever projects are in the Corridor, which accounts for 22% of Corridor opportunity areas.
- 163,000 acres of proposed Tier 1 Rural and Family Lands Protection Program(RFLPP) projects are in the Corridor. 86% of these 163,000 acres lie within the Corridor
Habitat
Protecting Endangered and Threatened Species!
- Florida wildlife corridors are protecting endangered and threatened species by maintaining their natural migratory patterns allowing animals to traverse the state.
- Endangered species recipient sites create a permanent home for animals being relocated from areas disrupted by development to a more suitable natural habitat.
Portfolio
Trailhead Blue Springs
Improved pastures, natural hardwood bottoms, mature pine plantations, all linked with an outstanding private road network, Trailhead Blue Springs is a rare find. Featuring almost 3,200 acres of pasture, 1,800 acres of mature planted pine and an additional 1,400 acres ready for reforestation. The tract is located just a few minutes from the small towns of Chiefland and Bronson, but within an easy drive to the Gainesville and Ocala metropolitan areas.
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