
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two decades ago, six land trusts formed the Partnership of Rangeland Trusts (PORT) to protect private rangelands across the West. Today, with nine member organizations spanning 12 states, PORT continues its mission of conserving working lands and preserving western heritage. As PORT marks its 20th anniversary, this bonus episode of Tuned In to the Land features PORT members’ leadership Erik Glenn, Jessica Crowder, and Chad Ellis, who discuss the critical role PORT plays in safeguarding farms, ranches, and open spaces for future generations.

In this episode, host Michael Delbar speaks with Professor Russell Reid about Feather River College’s innovative Bachelor of Science in Equine and Ranch Management, exploring how the program is addressing workforce shortages and succession challenges in ranching.

The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce the permanent conservation of the Rosasco Ranch in Madera County, Calif. Through a dedicated partnership with the owner and manager of the ranch, Allan Rosasco, the 1,700-acre property was placed under a conservation easement to ensure that the land will remain a working cattle ranch forever.
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