Tuned in to the Land

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

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, th

Episode 5.8: Passing the Ranch On

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

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

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 responsib

Episode 5.6: Inside Ranch America

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

Episode 5.5: Reconnecting California to its Roots

California has a long and deeply rooted agricultural history, yet today the state is often defined by technology, urban growth, and innovation hubs like Silicon Valley. A

Episode 5.4: Van Vleck Ranch - Balancing Tradition and Innovation

Last week, we celebrated Earth Day—but for ranchers, that responsibility doesn’t only come once a year. Stewardship is part of the job, every day. Caring for working land

Episode 5.3: Women on the Range - Karen Sweet’s Story

March is always a meaningful time. It is a chance to celebrate International Women’s Day and National Ag Day, all while recognizing the people who shape our agricultural

Episode 5.2: Grazing on Public Lands

Grazing has long played a vital role in sustaining the landscapes of the American West. Thoughtfully managed, livestock grazing supports healthy rangelands by reducing in

Episode 5.1: Ranching, Leadership, & Legacy

In this first episode of Season Five of Tuned in to the Land, host Michael Delbar sits down with rancher Katie Delbar, a former USDA Farm Service Agency County Executive

Episode 4.11: Milestones & Momentum - A Conversation with Our New Board Chair

In the final episode of Season 4 of Tuned in to the Land, CEO and host, Michael Delbar, sits down with newly elected Rangeland Trust Chair, Clayton Koopmann. A sixth-gene

Episode 4.10: Where the Land Heals - Veterans, Faith, and the Mighty Oaks Mission

Out here on California’s rangelands, we talk a lot about stewardship—the responsibility to care for the land so it can continue to sustain generations to come. But someti

Episode 4.9: Rooted in Change - Strengthening Ranching Through Partnership

At the Rangeland Trust, we’re rooted in conserving California’s working lands through voluntary conservation easements—but just as vital is our commitment to supporting t

Episode 4.8: Preserving the Stories of California's Ranching Families

At the Rangeland Trust, conserving California’s working landscapes means more than protecting open space—it also means preserving the stories of the people who steward th

Episode 4.7: Reflecting on the Realities of Ranching in Modern-Day California

At the Rangeland Trust, we are honored to work alongside people whose livelihoods are deeply tied to the health of the land. Ranchers know that caring for the land is mor

Episode 4.6: The Cowboy Side of California

In celebration of the National Day of the Cowboy, we’re taking you to the “cowboy side of California” — the small town of Parkfield — where the Varian family has spent ge

Episode 4.5: Ag Advocacy in the Digital Age

In this episode of Tuned in to the Land, host and CEO, Michael Delbar, sits down with Natalie Kovarik — a fourth-generation cattle rancher, ag advocate, and co-host of th

Episode 4.4: Getting Prepared for Wildfire Season

Year after year, wildfires in California grow more intense, more unpredictable, and more devastating. We’ve watched fire seasons stretch longer, push first responders bey

Episode 4.3: The Greenhouse Gas Guru

Every day is Earth Day on ranches. Through grazing, stewardship, and conservation, the work happening on these landscapes quietly supports healthier ecosystems, thriving

Episode 4.2: Celebrating California Agriculture

In celebration of California Agriculture Day, this Wednesday, March 19th, we sat down with California Secretary of Agriculture, Karen Ross for this special episode of Tun

Episode 4.1: Crafting Western Tradition

Throughout history, the American West has been shaped not only by the ranchers and cowboys who work the land but also by the skilled artisans who create the tools and tre