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Amid Ongoing Farm and Ranch Land Loss, 5,700 Acres of Rangeland in Merced County Permanently Protected

The California Rangeland Trust is proud to announce the conservation of additional acreage on the Dry Creek Ranch in Merced County, CA.

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.

Episode 4.6: The Cowboy Side of California

In this episode of Tuned in to the Land, host and CEO, Michael Delbar, sits down with the Varians of the V6 Ranch to talk about what it means to live with the land, to honor the past while preparing for the future, and to keep the spirit of the West alive.

Episode 4.2: Celebrating California Agriculture

In this episode, Rangeland Trust CEO and host Michael Delbar sits down with California Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross, to discuss the myriad of challenges and opportunities facing California agriculture.

Episode 4.1: Crafting Western Tradition

In this episode, Rangeland Trust CEO and host Michael Delbar sits down with Chet Vogt, whose family founded Vogt Silversmiths, a name synonymous with timeless craftsmanship and Western tradition

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.

Keegan Ranch: Ensuring Nature’s Colorful Tradition

Along the Valley floor between Three Sisters Summit and Walker Ridge in Colusa County lies a 10-mile stretch of rangeland, otherwise known as the Bear Valley. This landscape is not visible by freeways or main thoroughfares, yet every spring thousands of people flock to the area to catch a glimpse of some of the best remaining panoramas of Northern California’s wildflowers. These springtime super blooms have been around longer than many even realize thanks in part to the diligent stewardship of local, ranching families, like the Keegan family.

Season 2 Episode 9: Sharing California’s Ranching History

In this episode, Michael is joined by Jared Mathis, President of the Moulton Museum located in Orange County, a valued organization that shares our passion for honoring California’s rich ranching history. Now approaching its one-year anniversary, Jared and the team at the Moulton Museum have worked tirelessly to bring the spirit of the West back to life in Orange County by by actively archiving, restoring, and preserving the regions historical artifacts—everything from farm implements and buggies to documents, artwork, and images.

Season 2 Episode 8: The Sardella Ranch

For this episode, Michael traveled to the Sardella Ranch in Sonora, CA to chat with Michael and Julie Sardella. During their conversation, Michael and Julie Sardella discuss their journey on the ranch, their commitment to conservation, their longstanding partnership with CAL FIRE, and the significance of preserving working lands in California.

Season 2 Episode 7: Honoring Western Culture

In this new episode of Tuned in to the Land, we are joined by a five-time National Finals Rodeo (NFR) steer wrestling champion and recent Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer, Luke Branquinho.

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Amid Ongoing Farm and Ranch Land Loss, 5,700 Acres of Rangeland in Merced County Permanently Protected

Episode 4.6: The Cowboy Side of California

Episode 4.2: Celebrating California Agriculture

Episode 4.1: Crafting Western Tradition

Keegan Ranch: Ensuring Nature’s Colorful Tradition

Season 2 Episode 9: Sharing California’s Ranching History

Season 2 Episode 8: The Sardella Ranch

Season 2 Episode 7: Honoring Western Culture

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