Serving California Since 1998

California Rangeland Trust is the largest land trust in California. Our mission is to serve the land, people, and wildlife by conserving California’s working rangelands.

What does California Rangeland Trust do?

56 of the ranches conserved by the California Rangeland Trust – encompassing 306,781 acres – were included in the recent Ecosystem Service Study. Researchers discovered:

California Rangeland Trust Presents

You just can't see them from the road

California Rangeland Trust Presents

FRom the ground up:

Healing Our Planet, Healing Ourselves

Rangelands heal our planet.

California is an incredible state, rich in beauty, history, and diversity. It’s a place that has captured the national imagination for centuries: The farthest edge of the American West, where the mountains meet the sea.

As one of only five regions in the world with a Mediterranean climate, our state feeds the world. California is home to 5.2 million cattle and calves—fourth in the nation for cattle, with livestock responsible for 27% of all agricultural revenues in the state.

This is a heritage that all Californians share. These natural resources are essential to our way of life. But it faces threats. The working landscapes that characterize the Golden State are at risk. 62% of California’s open space consists of rangeland. And that land is disappearing at an alarming rate.

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Open Spaces

62% of California’s undeveloped land is rangeland.

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Wildlife

67% of endangered species spend part of their lives on private land.

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Fresh Air & Water

85% of California’s fresh water runs over ranches.

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San Luis Obispo County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

San Luis Obispo County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 50 locations.

Tuolumne County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

Napa County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

Monterey County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

Merced County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

Fresno County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

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San Luis Obispo County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

San Luis Obispo County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 50 locations.

Tuolumne County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

Napa County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

Monterey County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

Merced County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

Fresno County

The California Rangeland Trust has worked diligently to preserve the state's most precious lands in more than 80 locations.

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December 11, 2025

My name is Jazmin Rodriguez, and I recently graduated from the University of California, Davis, where I majored in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. I grew up in California’s Central Valley, though I did not have a strong personal connection to agriculture beyond living near dairies and almond orchards. My passion for agriculture began in high school when I joined FFA and discovered a bright future for myself within the industry. To continue nurturing this passion, I pursued experiences at UC Davis, including serving as an Aggie Ambassador, working at the Student Farm, and seeking opportunities to expand my understanding of the agricultural landscape.

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