Marin Agricultural Land Trust
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Protecting family farms and ranches in Marin County since 1980.
Find us at www.malt.org
Find us at www.malt.org
For the last three decades, the Brazil family has prioritized water quality and wildlife habitat restoration at the heart of their ranching practices.
Read about this success story that shows how ranching can enhance wildlife conservation: https://malt.org/ranching/brazil-family/
Read about this success story that shows how ranching can enhance wildlife conservation: https://malt.org/ranching/brazil-family/
May 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For the last three decades, the Brazil family has prioritized water quality and wildlife habitat restoration at the heart of their ranching practices.
Read about this success story that shows how ranching can enhance wildlife conservation: https://malt.org/ranching/brazil-family/
Read about this success story that shows how ranching can enhance wildlife conservation: https://malt.org/ranching/brazil-family/
We were so honored to receive an award from Julie Cassel's 8th grade class at West Marin School earlier this week.
The students voted to allocate funds to MALT through the West Marin Fund’s Giving Through Youth program.
Great to see we’re cool with these kids!
The students voted to allocate funds to MALT through the West Marin Fund’s Giving Through Youth program.
Great to see we’re cool with these kids!
May 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We were so honored to receive an award from Julie Cassel's 8th grade class at West Marin School earlier this week.
The students voted to allocate funds to MALT through the West Marin Fund’s Giving Through Youth program.
Great to see we’re cool with these kids!
The students voted to allocate funds to MALT through the West Marin Fund’s Giving Through Youth program.
Great to see we’re cool with these kids!
We're thrilled to introduce the next five awardees of our small grants program. Learn more about these exciting stewardship projects as we work toward building resilience in Marin's working lands: https://malt.org/stewardship/small-grants-resilience-2025/
May 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We're thrilled to introduce the next five awardees of our small grants program. Learn more about these exciting stewardship projects as we work toward building resilience in Marin's working lands: https://malt.org/stewardship/small-grants-resilience-2025/
Thank you to everyone who joined A Day on the Ranch at Black Mountain Ranch this past Saturday!
Many thanks to the Black Mountain Ranch, our community of agricultural producers, supporters, and partners who helped make the day so special. Please show your support to these outstanding businesses.
Many thanks to the Black Mountain Ranch, our community of agricultural producers, supporters, and partners who helped make the day so special. Please show your support to these outstanding businesses.
May 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined A Day on the Ranch at Black Mountain Ranch this past Saturday!
Many thanks to the Black Mountain Ranch, our community of agricultural producers, supporters, and partners who helped make the day so special. Please show your support to these outstanding businesses.
Many thanks to the Black Mountain Ranch, our community of agricultural producers, supporters, and partners who helped make the day so special. Please show your support to these outstanding businesses.
Stop by the Point Reyes Farmers Market and get all the best local goods: https://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/point-reyes
Make sure to get all your picnic supplies before heading to Black Mountain!
🐄 See you soon for a Day on the Ranch!
Make sure to get all your picnic supplies before heading to Black Mountain!
🐄 See you soon for a Day on the Ranch!
May 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Stop by the Point Reyes Farmers Market and get all the best local goods: https://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/point-reyes
Make sure to get all your picnic supplies before heading to Black Mountain!
🐄 See you soon for a Day on the Ranch!
Make sure to get all your picnic supplies before heading to Black Mountain!
🐄 See you soon for a Day on the Ranch!
Thanks to everyone who made it out to the annual wildflower walk!
It was great seeing the wildflower bloom in all its glory. A huge thanks to Nancy Chaffin for opening her home to us, and all our MALT supporters who make this possible.
Join us at the next hike: https://malt.org/events/
It was great seeing the wildflower bloom in all its glory. A huge thanks to Nancy Chaffin for opening her home to us, and all our MALT supporters who make this possible.
Join us at the next hike: https://malt.org/events/
May 1, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Thanks to everyone who made it out to the annual wildflower walk!
It was great seeing the wildflower bloom in all its glory. A huge thanks to Nancy Chaffin for opening her home to us, and all our MALT supporters who make this possible.
Join us at the next hike: https://malt.org/events/
It was great seeing the wildflower bloom in all its glory. A huge thanks to Nancy Chaffin for opening her home to us, and all our MALT supporters who make this possible.
Join us at the next hike: https://malt.org/events/
This National Volunteer Week we extend our deepest gratitude to the many longtime and new volunteers who make MALT’s work possible.
We couldn’t do this without you!
Learn more about joining our wonderful and dynamic volunteer team:
We couldn’t do this without you!
Learn more about joining our wonderful and dynamic volunteer team:
Volunteer
WELCOME TO THE VOLUNTEER TEAM We are excited you are interested in becoming part of the MALT volunteer team! We are grateful for your shared passion to
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April 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
This National Volunteer Week we extend our deepest gratitude to the many longtime and new volunteers who make MALT’s work possible.
We couldn’t do this without you!
Learn more about joining our wonderful and dynamic volunteer team:
We couldn’t do this without you!
Learn more about joining our wonderful and dynamic volunteer team:
This Earth Day, help us protect the land that sustains us all.
We’re still working toward our $75,000 goal, so your gift today will be DOUBLED to support Marin’s farmers, wildlife, and natural resources.
🌎 Donate for Earth Day: https://malt.org/earthday/
We’re still working toward our $75,000 goal, so your gift today will be DOUBLED to support Marin’s farmers, wildlife, and natural resources.
🌎 Donate for Earth Day: https://malt.org/earthday/
April 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This Earth Day, help us protect the land that sustains us all.
We’re still working toward our $75,000 goal, so your gift today will be DOUBLED to support Marin’s farmers, wildlife, and natural resources.
🌎 Donate for Earth Day: https://malt.org/earthday/
We’re still working toward our $75,000 goal, so your gift today will be DOUBLED to support Marin’s farmers, wildlife, and natural resources.
🌎 Donate for Earth Day: https://malt.org/earthday/
Ever wondered why spring eggs taste so good?
This time of year billions of dormant microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi awaken and multiply, releasing a cascade of nutrients into the soil.
🥚🐓 Read more about how those nutrients make their way to your plate: https://malt.org/food/spring-eggs/
This time of year billions of dormant microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi awaken and multiply, releasing a cascade of nutrients into the soil.
🥚🐓 Read more about how those nutrients make their way to your plate: https://malt.org/food/spring-eggs/
April 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Ever wondered why spring eggs taste so good?
This time of year billions of dormant microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi awaken and multiply, releasing a cascade of nutrients into the soil.
🥚🐓 Read more about how those nutrients make their way to your plate: https://malt.org/food/spring-eggs/
This time of year billions of dormant microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi awaken and multiply, releasing a cascade of nutrients into the soil.
🥚🐓 Read more about how those nutrients make their way to your plate: https://malt.org/food/spring-eggs/
Stemple Creek Ranch has emerged as one of America’s leading voices in the regenerative agriculture movement, and inspiration for agriculturalist nationwide.
Read more about how the Poncias' created a successful business in sustainable agriculture: https://malt.org/stewardship/poncia-family/
Read more about how the Poncias' created a successful business in sustainable agriculture: https://malt.org/stewardship/poncia-family/
April 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Stemple Creek Ranch has emerged as one of America’s leading voices in the regenerative agriculture movement, and inspiration for agriculturalist nationwide.
Read more about how the Poncias' created a successful business in sustainable agriculture: https://malt.org/stewardship/poncia-family/
Read more about how the Poncias' created a successful business in sustainable agriculture: https://malt.org/stewardship/poncia-family/
This year's rains are set to bring another dazzling superbloom to Marin. Don’t miss out on this seasonal wonder.
🌼 Find guided hikes in our spring event round-up: https://malt.org/events/spring-events-in-marin-county/
🌼 Find guided hikes in our spring event round-up: https://malt.org/events/spring-events-in-marin-county/
April 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This year's rains are set to bring another dazzling superbloom to Marin. Don’t miss out on this seasonal wonder.
🌼 Find guided hikes in our spring event round-up: https://malt.org/events/spring-events-in-marin-county/
🌼 Find guided hikes in our spring event round-up: https://malt.org/events/spring-events-in-marin-county/
To celebrate Earth Day, a group of generous donors have offered to match all donations to MALT up to $75,000. Make a gift today and double your contribution, amplifying your impact on our vital conservation work: https://malt.org/donate/
April 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
To celebrate Earth Day, a group of generous donors have offered to match all donations to MALT up to $75,000. Make a gift today and double your contribution, amplifying your impact on our vital conservation work: https://malt.org/donate/
This week brings the start of MALT’s 2025 monitoring season! Our staff always looks forward to the spring season when they can get their boots back on the ground with our amazing local producers.
Keep an eye out for updates on our work and programs as we get back on the land.
Keep an eye out for updates on our work and programs as we get back on the land.
April 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This week brings the start of MALT’s 2025 monitoring season! Our staff always looks forward to the spring season when they can get their boots back on the ground with our amazing local producers.
Keep an eye out for updates on our work and programs as we get back on the land.
Keep an eye out for updates on our work and programs as we get back on the land.
Spring brings stunning blooms and singing birds, but Anna’s Hummingbirds perform a more dramatic mating ritual this time of year, revealing their oversized role in our ecosystems. Learn more about the skydiving love language of this microfauna: https://malt.org/wildlife/skydiving-annas-hummingbirds/
April 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Spring brings stunning blooms and singing birds, but Anna’s Hummingbirds perform a more dramatic mating ritual this time of year, revealing their oversized role in our ecosystems. Learn more about the skydiving love language of this microfauna: https://malt.org/wildlife/skydiving-annas-hummingbirds/
Vivien Straus, daughter of MALT cofounder Ellen Straus and MALT board member, shares five insights into her mom’s guiding life principles, ingredients for success in any endeavor:
5 Life Wisdoms from MALT's Cofounder, Ellen Straus
Vivien Straus, daughter of MALT cofounder Ellen Straus, shares five insights into her mom's guiding life principles, ingredients for success in any endeavor.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Vivien Straus, daughter of MALT cofounder Ellen Straus and MALT board member, shares five insights into her mom’s guiding life principles, ingredients for success in any endeavor:
There's still room to join our hike at Gallagher North Bend Ranch Friday, May 30, or Saturday, May 31.
This mile-long hike has some strenuous uphill climbing for breathtaking views of Black Mountain and Tomales Bay. Register now: https://malt.org/events/
This mile-long hike has some strenuous uphill climbing for breathtaking views of Black Mountain and Tomales Bay. Register now: https://malt.org/events/
March 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
There's still room to join our hike at Gallagher North Bend Ranch Friday, May 30, or Saturday, May 31.
This mile-long hike has some strenuous uphill climbing for breathtaking views of Black Mountain and Tomales Bay. Register now: https://malt.org/events/
This mile-long hike has some strenuous uphill climbing for breathtaking views of Black Mountain and Tomales Bay. Register now: https://malt.org/events/
Women-owned farms here in the North Bay are a driving force behind the sustainable agriculture movement.
Here's a few local, women-owned farm stands to visit and show your support before #womenshistorymonth is over: https://malt.org/recreation/women-owned-farmstands-in-marin-county/
Here's a few local, women-owned farm stands to visit and show your support before #womenshistorymonth is over: https://malt.org/recreation/women-owned-farmstands-in-marin-county/
March 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Women-owned farms here in the North Bay are a driving force behind the sustainable agriculture movement.
Here's a few local, women-owned farm stands to visit and show your support before #womenshistorymonth is over: https://malt.org/recreation/women-owned-farmstands-in-marin-county/
Here's a few local, women-owned farm stands to visit and show your support before #womenshistorymonth is over: https://malt.org/recreation/women-owned-farmstands-in-marin-county/
Get insider updates, seasonal secrets, and exclusive invitations to MALT events and more when you join our email list.
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March 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Get insider updates, seasonal secrets, and exclusive invitations to MALT events and more when you join our email list.
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One of the best parts of living in San Francisco is the open space, but it can be hard to know when to visit to experience the best of the spring wildflowers.
We've got you covered with the best wildflower hikes near the city: https://malt.org/recreation/wildflower-hikes-near-san-francisco/
We've got you covered with the best wildflower hikes near the city: https://malt.org/recreation/wildflower-hikes-near-san-francisco/
March 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
One of the best parts of living in San Francisco is the open space, but it can be hard to know when to visit to experience the best of the spring wildflowers.
We've got you covered with the best wildflower hikes near the city: https://malt.org/recreation/wildflower-hikes-near-san-francisco/
We've got you covered with the best wildflower hikes near the city: https://malt.org/recreation/wildflower-hikes-near-san-francisco/
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate not just the trailblazing women who shaped Marin’s agricultural heritage, but also the emerging leaders who carry their vision forward.
Here are some local heroes and the positive change they’ve made: https://malt.org/agriculture/women-in-agriculture/
Here are some local heroes and the positive change they’ve made: https://malt.org/agriculture/women-in-agriculture/
March 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate not just the trailblazing women who shaped Marin’s agricultural heritage, but also the emerging leaders who carry their vision forward.
Here are some local heroes and the positive change they’ve made: https://malt.org/agriculture/women-in-agriculture/
Here are some local heroes and the positive change they’ve made: https://malt.org/agriculture/women-in-agriculture/
Join us at a walk or hike this spring!
Register now for our annual Wildflower Walk at Leiss Ranch on April 25 &26 and a hike at Gallagher North Bend Ranch in Point Reyes Station May 30 & 31.
Find more information and register at https://malt.org/events/
We hope to see you out on the land soon 🌼
Register now for our annual Wildflower Walk at Leiss Ranch on April 25 &26 and a hike at Gallagher North Bend Ranch in Point Reyes Station May 30 & 31.
Find more information and register at https://malt.org/events/
We hope to see you out on the land soon 🌼
March 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Join us at a walk or hike this spring!
Register now for our annual Wildflower Walk at Leiss Ranch on April 25 &26 and a hike at Gallagher North Bend Ranch in Point Reyes Station May 30 & 31.
Find more information and register at https://malt.org/events/
We hope to see you out on the land soon 🌼
Register now for our annual Wildflower Walk at Leiss Ranch on April 25 &26 and a hike at Gallagher North Bend Ranch in Point Reyes Station May 30 & 31.
Find more information and register at https://malt.org/events/
We hope to see you out on the land soon 🌼
Last week MALT staff had the chance to visit Audubon Canyon Ranch Cypress Grove Research Center and the Barinaga Ranch, learning about the important conservation and agricultural work being done in west Marin.
March 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Last week MALT staff had the chance to visit Audubon Canyon Ranch Cypress Grove Research Center and the Barinaga Ranch, learning about the important conservation and agricultural work being done in west Marin.
The application deadline for our small grants program is this Friday, March 14 at 5 pm.
Join our in-person office hours to support the application process today, Monday, March 10 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at the MALT office in Point Reyes Station.
Learn more and apply: https://malt.org/small-grants/
Join our in-person office hours to support the application process today, Monday, March 10 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at the MALT office in Point Reyes Station.
Learn more and apply: https://malt.org/small-grants/
March 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The application deadline for our small grants program is this Friday, March 14 at 5 pm.
Join our in-person office hours to support the application process today, Monday, March 10 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at the MALT office in Point Reyes Station.
Learn more and apply: https://malt.org/small-grants/
Join our in-person office hours to support the application process today, Monday, March 10 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at the MALT office in Point Reyes Station.
Learn more and apply: https://malt.org/small-grants/
Beautiful blooms are just around the corner, don't miss out on this seasonal wonder!
🌼 Discover the wildflowers of Marin county with our free guide and get exclusive invites to annual wildflower walks and hikes:
🌼 Discover the wildflowers of Marin county with our free guide and get exclusive invites to annual wildflower walks and hikes:
Find the Wildflowers of Marin County
It's that time of year again, the wildflowers in the open spaces of Marin County are in full effect. Here's where to find them and what to look for.
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March 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Beautiful blooms are just around the corner, don't miss out on this seasonal wonder!
🌼 Discover the wildflowers of Marin county with our free guide and get exclusive invites to annual wildflower walks and hikes:
🌼 Discover the wildflowers of Marin county with our free guide and get exclusive invites to annual wildflower walks and hikes:
Join our office hours at the UC Cooperative Extension Marin office in Novato, tomorrow, March 5, from 9 am to noon with several partners sharing other funding opportunities for agriculture in Marin.
Visit our website for more information on this round of small grants:
Visit our website for more information on this round of small grants:
Small Grants, Big Impact - Learn More About the Marin Agricultural Land Trust's Small Grants Program
MALT’s Small Grants Program funds projects that preserve agriculture, protect biodiversity, connect our community, and build climate resilience.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join our office hours at the UC Cooperative Extension Marin office in Novato, tomorrow, March 5, from 9 am to noon with several partners sharing other funding opportunities for agriculture in Marin.
Visit our website for more information on this round of small grants:
Visit our website for more information on this round of small grants: