June 13, 2024
On June 10, 2024, the Marin County Civil Grand Jury issued a report recommending actions the County could take to further increase its oversight of Measure A
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September 27, 2022
Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT), a leading farmland trust in California’s Marin County, announced today that it has secured public funding from Marin County to cover half the cost of an agricultural conservation easement to permanently protect the scenic 540-acre Duncan Ranch and its long history of beef and dairy cattle grazing.
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November 29, 2021
On June 7, 2022, Marin County voters approved the renewal of a one-quarter of one-percent sales tax that funds the protection, expansion, and preservation of open space, parks, and agricultural land — a continuing investment in a healthy Marin County for everyone.
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January 22, 2020
MALT explains how public funding works, how you can participate in the process and how we’re leveraging your tax dollars to provide local and regional benefits.
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June 26, 2019
MALT is proud to protect Ielmorini Back Ranch north of Nicasio forming a contiguous 14,383-acre stretch of protected ag land and habitat.
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September 21, 2018
“With its rich agricultural history and diverse natural resources, MALT is extraordinarily proud to protect Millerton Creek Ranch,” MALT Executive Director Jamison Watts said. “This 864-acre ranch joins a 10,433-acre block of MALT-protected farmland on the east shore of Tomales Bay, safeguarding critical habitat and ensuring this land will be used for agriculture forever.”
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September 5, 2018
Since implemented in 2014, Measure A has allowed Marin County to award $10.9 million in grants for farmland preservation.
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October 3, 2017
Marin Community Foundation grant helps secure a legacy of ranching.
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June 28, 2016
Elderly owners sought help from MALT to keep ranch in agriculture.
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