Tuned in to 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.

In this episode, host and CEO, Michael Delbar, is joined by CCA President Steve Arnold, First Vice President Rick Roberti, and Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur to discuss the pressing issues facing the ranching industry as the legislative session draws to a close.

For this episode, Michael Delbar, CEO & host, sits down Rizpah Bellard. Together the duo goes over what Rizpah plans to do with her new-found platform, how her work and experience as a rancher, she has devoted her time to connecting with under-served communities to teach them that they too can be a cowboy or cowgirl and have a love for/connection to the land and our industry.

In our latest episode, CEO and host, Michael Delbar sits down with Shannon Douglass, the new President of the California Farm Bureau. From regulatory hurdles to economic pressures, the duo discusses how these challenges impact the industry and what can be done to support the agricultural community. Shannon also shares her insights on the Farm Bureau’s efforts and the importance of collective action in building a stronger future for agriculture.

In this episode, Michael Delbar, host and CEO of the Rangeland Trust, is joined by the Chair of the Fire Sub-Committee, Anthony Stornetta. Together, the duo discusses the committee’s priorities, along with Anthony’s personal experiences as both a firefighter and rancher in the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Join CEO and host. Michael Delbar, as he has a conversation with Rangeland Trust ranching partner, Daniel Sinton of the Avenales Ranch

Join CEO and host. Michael Delbar, as he sits down with Senior Director of Conservation Ranching for Audubon California.

Join CEO and host. Michael Delbar, as he sits down with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, exploring her journey in public office, her advocacy endeavors, and her goals for the state.

This new year means new leadership, and for this episode, we are thrilled to introduce our newly elected Board Chair, Carolyn Carey. Join Michael and Carolyn as they discuss her goals for her upcoming tenure.

Today we are joined by Carlos Suarez, the California State Conservationist at NRCS. Together Michael and Carlos discuss the projects that the Rangeland Trust has completed with funding from the NRCS, how the NRCS is funded, the different programs that they offer for funding, as well as how they can work together to help meet our conservations and funding needs.