From the Blog

Agriculture

Small Grant, Big Impact for Allstar Organics

June 14, 2023

A new tank and additional pump have made this land viable for growing throughout the dry seasons.

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New Report: Marin-Sonoma Coalition Battle Drought Together

May 3, 2023

The agricultural community is at the front lines of climate extremes and are being forced to adapt to these new climate realities.

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Rows of green swiss chard farm crops on Fresh Run Farms during a Field to Fork event, an example of a climate-smart buy-local strategy.

Marin Voice: MALT’s work to support ecosystem is part of a climate-smart strategy

February 22, 2023

Farmers and ranchers are among our greatest conservation allies and land stewards. We need to continue to invest in preserving agriculture to build economic and climate resilience, protect biodiversity, and connect our community.

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Now’s The Time to Prepare for Extreme Drought

January 23, 2023

Now is not the time to lean on short-term solutions, nor rest on our laurels with drought preparation.

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It’s Been Nearly Four Decades of MALT and George Lucas Land Partnership

August 12, 2022

It’s been 37 years this week since we partnered to preserve more than 2,500 acres of prime agricultural land on Skywalker Ranch.

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Cows grazing dry pasture, drought Marin County - MALT

Historic Drought Grips Marin County Agriculture

July 15, 2022

The total value of Marin agricultural crops and commodities produced has dropped by 5% this year largely due to a lack of water.

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Reflecting on the Significance of Marin County Agriculture

May 26, 2022

Take a minute to reflect on the significance of Marin’s agricultural landscape.

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What is MALT’s Stewardship Assistance Program (SAP)?

May 12, 2022

Learn more about our Stewardship Assistance Program (SAP) and our work with farmers and ranchers to improve soil and water quality.

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The Great Revival of Old Stemple Creek

May 4, 2022

The sustainable practices that define the quality of Stemple Creek Ranch beef started in the heart of the land: old Stemple Creek, itself.

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Molly Myerson, Little Wing Farm, gives group of participants an overview of her operation at Black Mountain Ranch - MALT

Bay Area Farmers Come Together Amid Historic Drought

April 27, 2022

Farmers from around the Bay Area congregated this week for a workshop on low water farming practices and to compare notes as to what’s working amid the region’s historic drought.

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