Madison Goss, Author at California Rangeland Trust

Episode 4.1: Crafting Western Tradition

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

REACHING SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES IN 2024

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.

BEFORE YOU GIVE: 4 QUESTIONS TO ASK

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.

KEEPING OUR STORIES ALIVE

The land holds stories—stories of resilience, wisdom, and the delicate balance of humans and nature. When we conserve this land, we protect these stories, allowing future generations to experience and learn from
them.

WILLOW CREEK RANCH: BUILT AND STEWARDED WITH LEGACY IN MIND

Ranching is a way of life that demands resilience, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to the land. It’s a tradition built on long days, hard labor, and a deep respect for nature. For many families, the ultimate goal isn’t just making it through the tough seasons or turning a profit—it’s ensuring that the land remains productive, healthy, and intact for the next generation.

California Rangeland Trust Achieves Major Milestone

The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce a landmark achievement in its mission to safeguard the state’s natural resources and working landscapes—the permanent conservation of over 400,000 acres of rangeland made possible by partnerships with 95 different ranching families across the Golden State. Helping the Rangeland Trust reach this significant milestone was the recent conservation of more than 1,500 acres of working rangeland on the Willow Creek Ranch in Lassen County, Calif.

Episode 3.12: 2024 Conservationist of the Year

In this episode, Rangeland Trust CEO and host Michael Delbar sits down with Ernest Bufford to discuss his journey into ranching, his conservation efforts, and what it means to be named Conservationist of the Year.

BONUS: Healthy Soils – Foundation of Resilience

In this episode, we are excited to share the second half of the conversation with Scott and Karen Stone as they walk us through the importance of soil care and the practices that are making a difference on their ranch.

Episode 3.11: Champions for Conservation

In this episode, we dig into Scott and Karen Stone operations at Yolo Land and Cattle Co., their decision to conserve, and their vision for future generations who will care for the land.

Episode 3.10: The Farm-to-Fork Movement

CEO & Host Michael Delbar along with Patrick and Bobbin Mulvaney discuss the origins of the Farm-to-Fork movement, its impact on the community, and the importance of knowing where our food comes from to build sustainability, resilience, and deeper connections between consumers and the land.

Author: Madison Goss

Episode 4.1: Crafting Western Tradition

REACHING SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES IN 2024

California Rangeland Trust Achieves Major Milestone

Episode 3.12: 2024 Conservationist of the Year

BONUS: Healthy Soils – Foundation of Resilience

Episode 3.11: Champions for Conservation

Episode 3.10: The Farm-to-Fork Movement

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