California Rangeland Trust

In honor of National Ag Day, California Rangeland Trust is thrilled to release “From the Ground Up: Healing Our Planet, Healing Ourselves”. The film highlights how well stewarded rangelands restore ecosystems and communities. This film has a story to tell and it’s one that needs to be heard, but we can’t do it without you. ? Please join us in sharing this film with your friends and loved ones. Together, we can showcase the power of rangelands to heal our souls and our planet from the ground up. https://lnkd.in/guEE83Ff #FromtheGroundUp #AgDay22 #Rangeland #Conservation #CattleRanch

?? As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s talk turkey! Did you know 88% of us will enjoy turkey this holiday? While most are farm-raised, wild turkeys thrive in grasslands and woodlands across 49 states. ?? Grasslands are crucial for young turkeys, providing cover, food, and space to grow. Proper land management, like prescribed fire and grazing, ensures their habitats remain healthy and abundant for wildlife. ???? #Turkey #RangelandMatters #conservation

You have helped over 90 ranching families conserve through the Rangeland Trust! Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, these ranchers have better access to a variety of resources and support they need to continue this vital work, safeguarding our landscapes for years to come. Your giving enables this conservation. You’ve done a tremendous job helping to keep our ranchers ranching. But we’re not done! I’m writing to you today because there are many more families currently seeking to conserve their ranches. Your gift can help these ranchers stay on the land and be stewards of the open spaces and environments they protect. Give today: https://loom.ly/5FMjQWU #KeepRanchersRanching #RangelandMatters #RangelandConservation

Ever had someone say something that didn’t really sink in until later? That happened to Rangeland Trust CEO Michael Delbar on a flight home from the National Cattlemen’s Convention, when a traveling nurse noticed his cowboy hat on his lap. He told her that he worked for an agricultural land trust and that his family raises cattle and sheep. She smiled and said, “Thank you for feeding us.” In that simple sentence, she acknowledged the deep connections between all of us—whether ranchers, nurses, teachers, or truck drivers. It reminds us how vital ranchers are, not just for producing food but for protecting open spaces, wildlife, and natural resources. Healthy rangelands ensure clean water, food security, and climate resilience, benefiting everyone. Without them, we risk losing the very resources that keep our communities thriving. We invite you to consider making a gift today and help safeguard our life-giving rangelands. https://loom.ly/5FMjQWU #KeepRanchersRanching #RangelandMatters #LifeGivingLand

NEW episode of Tuned in to the Land is here! Host and CEO, Michael Delbar, joined two of the individuals at the helm of this operation, Scott and Karen Stone. Scott and Karen, alongside their family, have continually adapted their practices, embracing innovation to keep their operations viable and resilient. In this episode, we dig into the Stones' operations at Yolo Land and Cattle Co., their decision to conserve, and their vision for future generations who will care for the land. Tune in here: https://loom.ly/c-bxvcI #ListenNow #Podcast

Have you listened to our recent episode of Tuned in to the Land with Patrick and Bobbin Mulvaney of Mulvaney's B&L in Sacramento? In the episode, the couple discusses the Farm-to-Fork movement and the common ground that can be found when it comes to knowing where your food comes from and knowing who is growing it. You can listen to the full episode here: https://loom.ly/a0oOvag #Podcast #FarmtoFork #Food #Sacramento

There’s more than one way to champion rangeland conservation! You can give through cryptocurrency. As the annual Crypto Giving Tuesday approaches on December 3rd, now’s the perfect time to plan your gift. Visit our website to explore this new option and learn how you can use one of the most tax-efficient ways to donate towards rangeland conservation. https://lnkd.in/gw4n8gKJ #CryptoGivingTuesday #DonateCrypto #KeepRanchersRanching

When a landowner chooses to conserve their property with the California Rangeland Trust, they bring unique reasons to the table—whether it’s for financial relief, to buy out family members, or to manage hefty taxes. But there’s always a common thread: a deep commitment to preserving their land for ranching and open space, forever. We tip our hats to all our landowner partners for their dedication to safeguarding natural resources and helping to feed the world. #KeepRanchersRanching #conservation #RangelandMatters #ResilientRanchers

Last week, Dusty and our Rangeland Stewardship Manager, Mikie McDonnell, made a trip to the Nakagawa Ranch in Calaveras County for the ranch's annual monitoring. While there, they were able to present the Nakagawas with their easement sign that will stand at the front of the property to show the couple's commitment to protecting their ranch for generations to come. If you want to learn more about the Nakagawas' conservation story, you can read it here: https://loom.ly/rPNbQvI #KeepRanchersRanching #100ranches #conservation

Successful working lands conservation that benefits local family farms and ranches takes the whole village. The 12 member organizations within the Partnership of Rangeland Trusts work with conservation, policy, and agricultural partners and experts around the nation to advocate for conservation incentives that allow landowners to keep their family-run farm and ranch operations profitable and productive for the benefit of everyone. To learn more about how PORT is helping local family farms and ranches alive, visit rangelandtrusts.org/ Together, we can keep these lands productive, profitable, and protected for generations to come. ?? #PORT20th #RangelandMatters #conservation #KeepRanchersRanching