In 1980, two visionary women, Ellen Straus and Phyllis Faber—a rancher and a botanist—brought together local ranchers and conservationists to protect family farms from mounting development pressure. As a result, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) was born—the first land trust in the nation focused on protecting farmland.
Today, we have safeguarded more than 55,000 acres in Marin County and invested more than $1.8 million in projects that improve soil health, protect water quality, and increase grassland vigor. This protected land forms a cornerstone in our regional resilience.
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March 26, 2023
Join this members-only Spring Cocktail to celebrate our shared accomplishments protecting Marin’s farms and ranches, and to participate in a special tribute to the life and legacy of Phyllis Faber, MALT’s cherished co-founder.
March 20, 2023
This Women’s History Month, we want to recognize the incredible contributions of women farmers in our community.
March 14, 2023
Serpentine soil are one of the best places to see the spring wildflower bloom. Here’s where to find them.
February 28, 2023
March in Marin is the perfect time to venture out for a hike, swing by a farmers market, join a trail restoration at a favorite park, visit a local farm, or watch an online nature talk. We’re serving up a healthy platter of March events in Marin, just for you.