Tag: sustainable agriculture

Episode 5.1: Ranching, Leadership, & Legacy

In this first episode of Season Five of Tuned in to the Land, host Michael Delbar sits down with rancher, former USDA Farm Service Agency County Executive Director, California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection member, and his wife, Katie Delbar. The conversation explores how lived experience on the ranch informs leadership at every level—from federal agencies to statewide policy tables.

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REFLECTIONS FROM THE RANGE: MY INTERNSHIP WITH THE RANGELAND TRUST ​

My name is Jazmin Rodriguez, and I recently graduated from the University of California, Davis, where I majored in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. I grew up in California’s Central Valley, though I did not have a strong personal connection to agriculture beyond living near dairies and almond orchards. My passion for agriculture began in high school when I joined FFA and discovered a bright future for myself within the industry. To continue nurturing this passion, I pursued experiences at UC Davis, including serving as an Aggie Ambassador, working at the Student Farm, and seeking opportunities to expand my understanding of the agricultural landscape.

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