Blog - Marin Agricultural Land Trust

MALT Takes Action for Earth Day 2021

April 19, 2021

In response to the intensifying drought conditions, MALT has launched an emergency initiative to help Marin County ranchers and farmers invest in drought-resilient practices.

VIDEO: Get to Know MALT’s New CEO, Thane Kreiner, Ph.D.

April 16, 2021

MALT’s new CEO, Thane Kreiner, Ph.D. is looking forward to working with MALT staff and community to accelerate MALT’s work. Get to know Thane!

Stewardship Spotlight: Creek Fencing at Brazil Ranch

April 1, 2021

Over the past decade, the Brazil family has completed numerous land and water stewardship projects in partnership with MALT and local agencies. Learn about the latest project!

MALT Welcomes Thane Kreiner, Ph.D., as New CEO

March 30, 2021

Today, MALT welcomes Thane Kreiner, PhD, as its new CEO. In recognition of this exciting milestone, Thane sat down with six current and former MALT board members to discuss MALT’s pioneering accomplishments so far and its plans for the future.

MALT 101 Series Recordings

March 29, 2021

Join staff experts and agriculturists for our recorded illustrated series on how MALT works. This series covers topics such as conservation easements, farmland stewardship, MALT’s funding and the intricacies of carbon farming. Learn with us!

FAQ on MALT Practices

March 26, 2021

MALT is in the midst of our re-accreditation process by the Land Trust Alliance, which happens about every five years. As we gather documentation and information for this complex process, we’d like to take this opportunity to address some commonly asked questions about what we do and how we operate.

Ranch Manager Spotlight: José (Lolo) Dolores Cortez of Barinaga Ranch

March 17, 2021

Meet José (Lolo) Dolores Cortez, Ranch Manager at MALT-protected Barinaga Ranch. For Lolo, managing the ranch is more than just work; it is what he loves to do and where he loves to be. Read on!

Ranch Manager Spotlight: Catlyn Gilman of Toluma Farms

March 8, 2021

Meet Catlyn Gilman, Ranch Manager at MALT-protected Toluma Farms. Catlyn’s deep and sustaining passion for agriculture grew from a love for farm animals. Learn more about her journey.

We Enjoyed Seeing Your MALT-Protected Meals!

March 4, 2021

Thank you for participating in #MALTFoodWeek! We are always thrilled to see how committed our community is to supporting local farmers and ranchers who provide us with fresh, healthy and delicious food. As promised, we chose at random five foodie creations to feature.

Zoë’s Lemon Meringue Tart

March 3, 2021

For #MALTFoodWeek, MALT-supporter Zoë Rocco-Zilber baked a delicious homemade lemon meringue tart with fresh local ingredients. See the recipe!