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 pike this year and beyond. Tune in to learn more about the Rangeland Trust's history and to find out how you can join in the   25-year celebration.

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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 beginning on January 17th!

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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 interests, and his “why” for helping conserve the Golden State’s rangelands.

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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, and collector of cowboy songs and poems, and is one of the headliners for the Cowpoke Fall Gathering. Andy shares with us his road to being a cowboy poet and how sharing these songs and poems relates to the work we do at the California Rangeland Trust.

To get tickets to the Cowpoke Fall Gathering visit: http://cowpokefallgathering.com/index.php/tickets/buy-tickets/

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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 and around the world.

Over the past two years since the Bear Fire, Dave has been an active advocate for public policy change in pre- and post-fire management.

Listen as Dave sits down with Michael to discuss recent policy wins, opportunities for greater change as it relates to livestock grazing as a tool to help mitigate catastrophic wildfires, and ways that people can support these efforts.

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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 quality steak to why rangeland conservation matters for the future of the meat industry.

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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 rangeland. Read more about the Romingers by visiting our blog.

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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 policies on the national level.

Tune in as Michael and Erik review success stories from PORT’s policy advocacy work on the 2018 Farm Bill, as well as discuss key priorities as PORT begins its advocacy work on the 2023 Farm Bill.

To learn more about both PORT and the Rangeland Trust visit here: 

https://rangelandtrusts.org/

https://rangelandtrust.org/

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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 wreak havoc on our communities. In this episode, the duo talks about how our four-legged friends — sheep, goats, and cattle — can help reduce fire fuel loads and prevent wildfires. It is important that we talk about prevention now to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

Listen along with us and plan for, prepare for, and prevent wildfires this season!

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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 several important periods in California’s history, supports the local community in a variety of ways, and serves as vital habitat for many endangered and other wildlife species.

You can play a part in conserving this beautiful property in the Cuyama Valley by visiting our website.

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