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Episode 5.10: The Future of California’s Working Lands - Conservation, 30x30, and What Comes Next

2026-10-2751:43

California’s working rangelands are more than open space. They provide vital wildlife habitat, store carbon, protect watersheds, build wildfire resilience, and sustain the ranching families and rural communities that depend on them. As development pressures grow and the state works toward its goal of conserving 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030, recognizing the conservation value of private working lands is more important than ever. In this episode, Rangeland Trust CEO Mich...

Episode 5.9: A Ranch Lost, A Life’s Work Found

2026-09-2244:14

For many ranching families, the land is more than a place to work—it’s part of their identity, history, and family story. When that relationship with the land changes, the impact can last for generations. In this episode, host and CEO of the Rangeland Trust Michael Delbar sits down with Nita Vail, a fourth-generation rancher who grew up on Santa Rosa Island, where her family ranched for nearly a century. Her journey from island ranching to state government, environmental policy, and helping l...

Episode 5.8: Passing the Ranch On

2026-08-2554:24

Succession is one of the greatest challenges facing the ranching industry today. With an estimated 70% of U.S. farms and ranches expected to change hands over the next 20 years, thoughtful planning will be essential to ensuring these operations survive and remain productive for generations to come. Successful succession involves far more than transferring land from one generation to the next. It requires early planning and honest conversations about family roles, business structure, finances,...

Episode 5.7: A Rancher's Voice in a Digital World

2026-07-2851:02

Agriculture has never been more visible. As social media gives consumers unprecedented access to life on the farm and ranch, producers have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to share their stories with authenticity and transparency. In this episode, we sit down with Tucker Brown, a rancher from Throckmorton, Texas, who has built a following of more than 211,000 people on Instagram by documenting the day-to-day realities of his family's multi-generational ranch. His passion for educating con...

Episode 5.6: Inside Ranch America

2026-06-2351:15

In this episode, host and CEO Michael Delbar sits down with River Klass, first-generation rancher, restaurateur, and host of the Outdoor Channel’s Ranch America. Together, they explore the realities of ranch life and the critical role ranchers play in producing food, stewarding natural resources, and preserving the open spaces that define much of the American landscape. With nearly 90% of U.S. beef producers operating as small, family-run businesses, ranching remains deeply rooted in local co...

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