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.
The California Rangeland Trust is pleased to announce the conservation of the Rana Ranch in Calaveras County, Calif. The project was completed by the Rangeland Trust with funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) as well as the California Strategic Growth Council’s Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program in collaboration with the California Department of Conservation.
In this episode, Rangeland Trust CEO and host Michael Delbar sits down with Chet Vogt, whose family founded Vogt Silversmiths, a name synonymous with timeless craftsmanship and Western tradition
2024 has been an incredible year for the Rangeland Trust! We reached some significant milestones. We took advantage of new opportunities to expand the organization. We reconnected with old friends and built new relationships throughout the state. Most importantly, we helped more ranching families
achieve their dreams of conservation and safeguard the working landscapes that are so important to all of us.
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.
Before you make a gift in your will, it’s wise to think it through…and to have a conversation. As you shape your long-term plans, find out how they align with organizations you’d like to include by asking these four key questions.
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