Blog - Marin Agricultural Land Trust

A view of the Parks Home Ranch near Tomales, CA

Parks Home Ranch: Historic Tomales Farmland Protected for Future Generations

January 9, 2025

In a significant win for Marin County’s farmland conservation, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) has permanently protected the historic 177-acre Parks Home Ranch in Tomales with an agricultural conservation easement. By leveraging funding from the county’s Farmland Preservation Grants program funded by Measure A and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Agricultural Land Easements…

5 Easy Hikes in Marin County

January 3, 2025

Find 5 go-to spots for easy hikes in the West Marin area—whether you’re new to hiking or are just looking for easy trails to try.

Winter Events in Marin County

January 2, 2025

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

Winter Wildlife in Marin

December 21, 2024

Marin’s winter wet season has arrived in earnest, and with it, an abundance of wildlife. Here’s what you can find in our local open spaces.

Raptor flying over protected farmland in Marin County - MALT

Cultivating Resilience in Marin County: MALT’s Conservation Impact in 2024

December 6, 2024

In a time when strengthening local resilience is critical, the MALTs work protecting and stewarding farmland in Marin County has never been more important.

The Benefits of Local Fiber Production: Supporting Community, Sustainability, and Soil Health

December 4, 2024

There’s been a growing awareness of the value of local fiber production, and there are countless exciting examples of innovation within this textile industry right here in Marin on MALT-protected farms and ranches.

Aerial view of Black Mountain Ranch, Marin County

$3 Million Mark Reached in Innovative Land Stewardship Grant Program

November 20, 2024

MALT’s success demonstrates that a thriving agricultural community is not just compatible with environmental stewardship—it is essential to it.

The Future of Agriculture Event: Learning as a Community

November 20, 2024

MALT hosted an inspiring panel discussion about the future of agriculture. Watch the video.

Holiday offerings spread, from MALT-protected farms and ranches - MALT

Special Holiday Offerings from Marin County Farms and Ranches

November 14, 2024

There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season than with food and fiber from right here in Marin County.

Your Feedback Drives Our Commitment to Community: 2024 Survey Results

November 6, 2024

Earlier this year we sent a survey to our wonderful MALT supporters, asking what you thought about our work, our mission, and the things that matter to you. We’ve compiled a summary of the responses we received.