MALT strikes second easement deal this year

By Matt Dolkas, Senior Manager, Marketing

October 6, 2022

The Marin Agricultural Land Trust is preparing to purchase its second agricultural easement of the year. Last week, MALT secured nearly $1.4 million in public funds for development rights to the 540-acre Duncan Ranch as the trust renews its push to preserve farms and ranches after…

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MALT strikes second easement deal this year

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