Tag: ranching heritage

SPANISH RANCH: A PLACE WORTH KEEPING

Nearly two centuries apart, two women made the same decision on the same piece of California ground—to hold on.
Because of these choices, the Spanish Ranch remains one of the last intact pieces of the 22,000-acre historic Rancho de Cuyama No. 1 and is now permanently protected through a conservation easement.

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Red Bluff Round-Up

The Red Bluff Round-Up is one of the largest three-day rodeos in the United States, featuring professional rodeo competition, top athletes, and western entertainment. The event celebrates the traditions of rodeo, ranching, and the agricultural heritage of the Red Bluff community. Each year, Red Bluff Round-Up brings together professional competitors,

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DRY CREEK RANCH: WHERE FAMILY, HERITAGE, AND CONSERVATION MEET

More often than not, conversations about land focus on what it provides: clean air, fresh water, local food, wildlife habitat, and more. These benefits are visible, measurable, and essential to the health and resilience of communities—a large part of why land conservation exists. Yet when ranchers are asked why they protect their land, their answers often go beyond environmental benefits.

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT ON BERT AND CAROL BRAUN

A trip to Elko, Nevada forever changed the lives of Bert and Carol Braun.

Bert and Carol first moved to Loomis, California in 1975. They purchased 5 acres and a feed store which Bert ran for 30 years. They were always active in the community, starting with their involvement in the Chamber of Commerce, volunteer fire department, and local schools. After making a trip to Elko to see the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, they were inspired to introduce Loomis to this fantastic art form. The Cowpoke Fall Gathering was born in that car ride home.

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