In this episode of Tuned in to the Land, host and CEO, Michael Delbar, sits down with Natalie Kovarik — a fourth-generation cattle rancher, ag advocate, and co-host of the Discover Ag podcast — to explore the power of communication in agriculture.
Joining host and CEO, Michael Delbar, are two experts on the frontlines of wildfire prevention: Shawn Sahbari, founder and CEO of Komodo Fire Systems, and Stuart Mitchell, an independent wildfire mitigation specialist with Wildfire Mitigation Advisors.
The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce the permanent conservation of the 155-acre Obardee Ranch, located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills on the urban edge of North Auburn in Placer County.
Not all ranchers are born into the lifestyle, some are drawn to it. That was the case for Matt Bloom whose passions took root while working at a pack mule station. Long days on the trail strengthened his connection to the land and laid the foundation for his deep respect for its stewardship. What began as a job soon became a way of life, leading him to pursue a future in ranching.
Dave Erickson and his wife have committed to supporting rangeland conservation by becoming monthly donors to the Rangeland Trust. As monthly donors, they are helping provide steady, reliable support for California’s rangelands and its stewards all year long.
It’s the time of year when you may be thinking about finally creating, or updating, your estate plan. Hopefully you are also thinking of the benefits that come along with including support for a cause that’s important to
you.
In this newsletter, you are reading the stories of multi-generational ranching families and their commitment
to stewarding their landscapes for years to come. We know not everyone has that security of knowing
who will care for the future of their properties, even after spending the better part of a lifetime building that
special place. If this sounds like you, you should know that there are philanthropic options you can consider
that may also provide immediate benefits, in addition to your peace of mind.
In this episode, Rangeland Trust CEO and host Michael Delbar sits down with the Greenhouse Gas Guru, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, to explore his groundbreaking research and how it’s helping ranchers, policymakers, and the public rethink the role of livestock in the climate conversation.
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, a luncheon was held in celebration of the successful conservation of the nearly 500-acre working cattle ranch in Tuolumne County. With more than 50 guests in attendance, the event was hosted by the California Rangeland Trust and the Bloom family at the Bloom Ranch in Copperopolis, California.
On a bright spring day in Tuolumne County, community members, agency representatives, and conservation partners gathered with the California Rangeland Trust and the Bloom family to celebrate a landmark achievement—the permanent conservation of the Bloom Ranch. Nestled along Lake Tulloch, this nearly 500-acre working cattle ranch features rolling hills, panoramic vistas, and rich, thriving ecosystems.
In this episode, Rangeland Trust CEO and host Michael Delbar sits down with California Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross, to discuss the myriad of challenges and opportunities facing California agriculture.
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