Are we protecting the lands that sustain us, or are we allowing short-term interests to dictate the legacy we leave behind?
In this week’s Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg welcomes Larry Selzer, President & CEO of The Conservation Fund, to explore the future of conservation in America. As the Fund celebrates its 40th anniversary, Larry reveals how they blend permanent land protection with economic development, tackling the challenges of small farms, working forests, and rural revitalization.
Discover how innovative financial models are saving millions of acres, preserving cultural and historic sites, and helping businesses adopt sustainable practices—all while boosting local economies. Then, learn why the next wave of environmentalism must unite free enterprise with conservation to protect America’s lands and communities for generations to come.
If you care about climate change, sustainable agriculture, and protecting our natural and historic treasures, you won’t want to miss this conversation packed with actionable solutions and genuine hope for the planet.
We only have one home. Let’s do what we can to protect it!
What to expect in this episode:
- Saving Family Farms: Innovative strategies to keep farmland in production and support new farmers.
- Working Forests Model: Protecting forests, preventing overdevelopment, and sustaining local jobs.
- 10 Million Acres Protected: How The Conservation Fund leverages billions in investments for conservation.
- Era of Convergence: How to blend free-market forces with environmental goals for scalable solutions.
- Preserving America’s Heritage: Safeguarding historic and cultural sites from disappearing forever.
- Sustainable Forestry & Wildfire Prevention: Tailored approaches to protect biodiversity and rural economies.
Key Actionable Takeaways:
- Support Working Lands: Advocate for and invest in programs that keep family farms and forests in active, sustainable use while protecting them from development through conservation easements.
- Think People + Planet: Promote conservation strategies that strengthen local economies, create jobs, and preserve cultural heritage—not just set land aside.
- Leverage Market Solutions: Partner with businesses, investors, and community leaders to merge free-market tools with conservation goals for scalable, long-term impact.
- Act Before It’s Lost: Get involved now (whether through land donations, investments, or advocacy) to protect natural and historic sites before they’re gone forever.
Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!
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Resources:
- The Conservation Fund: https://www.conservationfund.org
- Connect with Larry Selzer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-selzer-b243239
This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.
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