
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.

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.

On June 5th in San Luis Obispo, the California Rangeland Trust hosted the first of a series of succession planning workshops titled, “Conserving Your Legacy”. The workshop featured a collection of landowners and experts to discuss the crucial process of estate planning for ranching families.

Your financial and charitable goals are a reflection of your commitment to support the future for your loved ones, causes you value, and the greater community. A convenient and easy way to organize your charitable intentions is through a donor advised fund, or DAF.

Every year, the Rangeland Trust Staff and Board visit various parts of the state to engage with conservation partners, landowners, peers, supporters, and community leaders to understand what’s important and relevant in the places where we work.
Since it’s hard for our team to set foot in all 58 counties of this beautiful state, we also aim to open channels for you to reach out to us and let us know what’s on your mind. Sometimes this is encouraged through surveys, donation forms, or often just through our website. The point is, we love to hear from you!

In the Salinas Valley of California, known as the “Salad Bowl of the World”, a local ranching family is helping to ensure that there will always be protein on the plate.
For over 140 years, the Silacci family has called the Valley home – beginning when patriarch Bautista Silacci immigrated to Monterey County. After living in Moss Landing in the early 1880s, he decided to move inland to Salinas to work at a local dairy. In 1887, seizing an opportunity to establish roots on the land and in the industry, he purchased the dairy. Together, he and his family raised dairy cattle and cultivated various crops, contributing to the Valley’s notorious bounty.

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.
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