Blog - Marin Agricultural Land Trust

Remembering Barbara Boucke

April 7, 2025

MALT lost one of our most passionate agricultural and environmental advocates with Barbara’s passing last fall. Read more about her impact and work.

Spring Events in Marin County

April 3, 2025

Enjoy our spring roundup of farm visits, walks, markets, nature talks, and volunteer opportunities.

Winter produce on display at the Little Wing Farm Stand - MALT

Women-Owned Farm Stands in Marin County

March 25, 2025

This Women’s History Month, we want to recognize the incredible contributions of women farmers in our community.

Couple enjoying the wildflower hiking near San Francisco - MALT

Discover the Best Wildflower Hikes Near San Francisco

March 15, 2025

There are so many great wildflower hikes near San Francisco, sometimes it’s hard to know how to choose. We’re here to help.

An Anna's hummingbird hovers among willow branches

The Skydiving Love Language of Anna’s Hummingbirds

March 12, 2025

Anna’s hummingbirds perform a dramatic mating ritual this time of year, revealing their oversized role in our ecosystems.

A farmer on a blue tractor plowing a vegetable field against a backdrop of green hills

Preserving Agriculture in the Face of Current Federal Challenges

March 11, 2025

We believe in local farmers and ranchers. We believe in the lands they steward and the regional economy they support. We believe in our community. Successful agriculture requires consistent inputs – of labor, of time, and of capital. Over the past several weeks, an unprecedented number of federal executive orders and other administrative actions have…

Cultivating Change: Women Farmers and Ranchers of Marin County

March 3, 2025

In 1980, while many were focused on Silicon Valley’s emerging tech boom, two remarkable women in Marin County were quietly launching an agricultural revolution that would reshape land conservation across America. Ellen Straus, a Point Reyes dairy farmer, and Phyllis Faber, a wetlands biologist, founded the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) with a revolutionary vision:…

Where to See the Spring Wildflowers in Marin County

February 24, 2025

Wildflowers in Marin County are in bloom and there’s no better time to experience the beauty of our region’s open spaces.

Local rancher assembles pipe as part of new climate-smart agriculture project funded by MALT

New Climate Solutions Bloom: Three Success Stories from MALT’s Grant Program

February 21, 2025

Marin County’s farmers and ranchers face mounting pressures to adapt their operations in response to climate change, yet federal funding for climate smart agriculture remains uncertain.

The Unusual Mating Rituals of Marin County Fauna

February 13, 2025

Everything you did and didn’t want to know about the mating habits of Marin County wildlife.