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, 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...