In our first Bonus episode, we are joined by Chad Ellis, CEO of the Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT). Michael and Chad sat down during the Partnership of Rangeland Trusts' (PORT) annual meeting in Denver, CO. Together, the duo talk ecosystem services research and opportunities for subsequent ecosystem services markets. Want to learn more? Chat with us! Support the show Learn more about the work the Rangeland Trust does by following us on social media @rangelandtrust!...
Jan 26, 2023•35 min
The California Rangeland Trust is 25 years old, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, we brought back our good friend Andy Mills. Not only is Andy Chairman of the Rangeland Trust Board of Directors, he was also the Trust's very first staff member. In this premiere episode of Season 2 of Tuned in to the Land, host and CEO, Michael Delbar, sits down with Andy as he reflects on his 25-year journey with the organization and the two of them discuss the exciting events and projects coming down the...
Jan 26, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
2022 has been a big year for the Rangeland Trust, but 2023 promises to be even bigger! In this episode, Michael Delbar, CEO of the Rangeland Trust, recaps the exciting things we have been up to over the last 12 months and previews what’s to come in 2023, as we celebrate the Rangeland Trust’s 25th anniversary! As we conclude this first season of Tuned into the Land , we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our listeners, friends, and supporters. We look forward to bringing you Season 2 beginni...
Dec 26, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Whether you are from a ranching background or spent your entire life in the city, rangeland plays a vital role in each of our lives. On this episode, host and CEO, Michael Delbar, is joined by longtime Rangeland Trust supporter and current Board Member, Bruce Hart. Bruce grew up in San Francisco but has always had a passion and affinity for open spaces. Listen as Bruce shares his road to connecting with the Rangeland Trust, his philosophy on the power of rangelands to bridge urban and rural inte...
Nov 21, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Cowboy poetry began during the long cattle drives of the 19th century when cowboys herded cattle for months, traveling hundreds of miles on the job, and swapping stories. Today, cowboy poetry is still going strong thanks to many talented individuals who share their experiences ranching and keep this unique version of storytelling alive for all of us to enjoy. In this episode, Michael is joined by one of these talented individuals, Andy Hedges. Andy is a songster, reciter, storyteller, guitarist,...
Oct 31, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In 2020, the Bear Fire ravaged part of the Plumas National Forest, which the Daley family has grazed cattle on since the late 1800s. Sadly, most of the Daley’s cattle herd was lost in the fire. The event and horrific days that followed prompted Dr. Dave Daley, past California Cattlemen's Association President, to keep a journal detailing his heart-wrenching experience. Shortly after, he shared his account on social media. His story went viral and helped change hearts and minds across the country...
Sep 26, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
With the World Butcher's Challenge coming to Sacramento on September 2nd and 3rd, this episode of Tuned In to the Land features a very special guest. Rangeland Trust CEO Michael Delbar is joined by Danny Johnson, owner of Taylor's Market in Sacramento and team captain of Butchers of America, the team representing the United States in the World Butchers' Challenge. Listen to Michael and Danny cut it up as they talk about everything from the upcoming World Butcher's Challenge to selecting a qualit...
Aug 29, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this month's episode of Tuned In to the Land , Rangeland Trust CEO Michael Delbar visits Bruce Rominger, co-owner of Rominger Brothers Farms in Yolo County, CA. Seated under an old oak tree on the Rominger Ranch, Michael and Bruce discuss the Romingers' commitment to environmental sustainability, which is demonstrated through their farmland and rangeland management practices. In 2018 and 2019, Bruce and his brother, Rick, partnered with the Rangeland Trust to conserve over 2,300 acres of rang...
Jul 25, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this month's episode of Tuned In to the Land , Rangeland Trust CEO Michael Delbar sits down with Erik Glenn, Executive Director of the Colorado Cattleman's Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) and President of the Partnership of Rangeland Trusts (PORT). The Rangeland Trust is a member of PORT—an alliance of 9 agricultural-focused, statewide land trusts dedicated to conserving America’s working landscapes. Together, PORT’s members effectively advocate for agricultural conservation programs and poli...
Jun 27, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In honor of Wildfire Awareness Month, Michael Delbar sits down with targeted grazing expert Dan Macon. Dan serves as the University of California Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for Placer, Nevada, Sutter, and Yuba Counties. He also owns and operates the Flying Mule Sheep Company out of Auburn, CA. California has been plagued by catastrophic wildfires in recent years, and it’s more important than ever that we look for ways to prevent these types of disasters that wr...
May 23, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, Michael Delbar is joined by the California Rangeland Trust Development Director, Shannon Foucault, and Pam Doiron, owner of the Spanish Ranch. Listen as Pam tells us about her beautiful ranch in the Cuyama Valley, part of California’s iconic Central Coast. Pam and her family are hoping to conserve the 5,600-acre ranch through the Rangeland Trust to protect it for generations to come. The Spanish Ranch provides breathtaking views for folks driving along Highway 166, preserves sev...
Apr 25, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The California Rangeland Trust commissioned scientists from UC Berkeley to explore the value of ecosystem services provided by 56 conserved ranches and to calculate the return on our environmental investment. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lynn Huntsinger to discuss the findings from the Ecosystem Services Research. Dr. Huntsinger is the Russell Rustici Chair, a Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management at Berkeley’s College of Natural Resources, and one of the lead scientists of the ...
Mar 28, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Conservation easements are what we do at the Rangeland Trust, but what exactly is a conservation easement? In this episode, Michael Delbar is joined by Rangeland Trust Conservation Director, Jackie Flatt, as they explore what conservation easements are, what they are not, and some of the most common reasons why ranchers may be inspired to permanently protect their working lands. If you are interested in pursuing an easement, visit our website: https://rangelandtrust.org/ . Want to learn more? Ch...
Feb 28, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The roots of the California Rangeland Trust run deep. In this inaugural episode, Michael welcomes Rangeland Trust Board Chair, Andy Mills, who also served as one of the Trust's very first employees back in 1998. Listen as Michael and Andy dive deep into the history of the Trust and talk about their vision for the future of the organization. To learn more about you can get involved in the Rangeland Trust's mission, visit our website: https://rangelandtrust.org/ Want to learn more? Chat with us! S...
Jan 31, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The Califronia Rangeland Trust is excited to bring you our monthly podcast! Tune in each month to learn more about what we do at the Rangeland Trust to protect and conserve California's rangeland for generations to come. Want to learn more? Chat with us! Support the show Learn more about the work the Rangeland Trust does by following us on social media @rangelandtrust!...
Jan 25, 2022•38 sec
