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Historic Mexican Land Grant Ranch Conserved in Perpetuity by Local Ranching Family in Partnership with California Rangeland Trust

The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce the conservation of the Spanish Ranch in the Cuyama Valley.

MURPHY RANCH: CALLED BY THE LAND

A few generations ago, if you asked someone on the street whether they or their family worked in agriculture, chances are the answer would have been yes. Today, that connection has largely faded. Many people are now generations removed from the land, feeling increasingly disconnected from where their food comes from and from the people who produce it.

Multi-Generational Tuolumne County Ranch Secures California Rangeland Trust a Major Milestone

The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce the conservation of the Murphy Ranch in Tuolumne County, Calif.

Humboldt County Ranching Family Partners with California Rangeland Trust to Permanently Conserve Their Multi-Generation Ranch

The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce the conservation of the Lone Star Ranch in Humboldt County.

California Rangeland Trust Conserves 155 Acres of Working Land in Placer County

The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce the permanent conservation of the 155-acre Obardee Ranch, located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills on the urban edge of North Auburn in Placer County.

BLOOM RANCH: THE POWER OF COMMUNITY-DRIVEN STEWARDSHIP

Not all ranchers are born into the lifestyle, some are drawn to it. That was the case for Matt Bloom whose passions took root while working at a pack mule station. Long days on the trail strengthened his connection to the land and laid the foundation for his deep respect for its stewardship. What began as a job soon became a way of life, leading him to pursue a future in ranching.

Forever Bloom: A Conservation Celebration

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.

A YEAR OF IMPACT AND MOMENTUM IN 2025

In 2025, the California Rangeland Trust continued bringing people together around a shared commitment to California’s working lands. With the support of ranching families, donors, partners, and community members across the state, we reached important milestones, expanded our programs, and strengthened the connections that make conservation possible.

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.

PORT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF CONSERVING WORKING LANDS

For the past 20 years, the California Rangeland Trust has joined forces with eight like-minded organizations as part of the Partnership of Rangeland Trusts (PORT) to conserve rangelands.

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Historic Mexican Land Grant Ranch Conserved in Perpetuity by Local Ranching Family in Partnership with California Rangeland Trust

Multi-Generational Tuolumne County Ranch Secures California Rangeland Trust a Major Milestone

Humboldt County Ranching Family Partners with California Rangeland Trust to Permanently Conserve Their Multi-Generation Ranch

California Rangeland Trust Conserves 155 Acres of Working Land in Placer County

Forever Bloom: A Conservation Celebration

A YEAR OF IMPACT AND MOMENTUM IN 2025

REACHING SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES IN 2024

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