Ernest Buford is the visionary behind Buford Ranch, proudly recognized as the largest Black-owned cattle ranch in Central and Southern California. With over 20 years of experience in land management and conservation, Erest has built the ranch from the ground up with a mission to protect agricultural land from development, promote sustainable ranching practices, and pass on a legacy of stewardship and self-sufficiency. His leadership and values are the foundation of everything we do.