Blog - Page 6 of 27 - Marin Agricultural Land Trust

Two women stand at the entrance to a barn with their arms around each other's shoulders.

Introducing MALT’s New Advisory Committee

January 30, 2024

Last fall MALT formed an Advisory Committee to connect to our community and strengthen our organization.

Here’s How Ranching Helps Marin’s Biodiversity

January 12, 2024

Livestock are now our best proxy for helping keep much of this landscape in balance. Get the full story here.

A cow and her calf stand in the foreground with a red barn and lush, green hills rising in the background.

January Events in Marin County

January 3, 2024

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

5 Easy Hikes in Marin County

January 3, 2024

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.

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Innovative Project Building Healthy Rangeland Soil at Hicks Canyon Ranch

December 13, 2023

As ranchers and farmers know, healthy soil is the foundation of viable agriculture and resilient ecosystems. Here in Marin, one ranch, with the support of the CDFA and MALT, is experimenting with using soil amendments traditionally used in orchards and row crops – gypsum and lime – in a rangeland setting.

Rows of kale and leafy greens with hills rising in the background - MALT

December Events in Marin County

December 7, 2023

Enjoy our December roundup of farm visits, walks, markets, nature talks, volunteer opportunities, and tree farms.

Historic $100 Million Milestone Reached for Agricultural Land Conservation in Marin County

December 5, 2023

MALT and its many partners will soon surpass $100 million invested in agricultural land conservation within Marin County.

The Evolution of Preserving Agriculture in Marin County

November 16, 2023

To truly preserve agriculture into the future, we need to invest in the broader protection of our food systems, agriculture economy, and the environment.

A Coopers Hawk perches on budding branches.

Where to See Migratory Winter Birds in Marin County

November 13, 2023

This fall, thousands of birds will flock to California to escape the freezing temperatures of their northern summer ranges and many will stay for the duration of the season.

Thank You for a Year of Collective Accomplishments in 2023

November 13, 2023

From all of us at MALT, thank you for your ongoing support throughout this last year. Here are the highlights from 2023.