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Agriculture

Racial Justice in Agriculture

June 16, 2020

In response to the unequivocal call for racial equity across our country, MALT has shared a number of commitments for the future. Among the commitments is a promise to listen to, learn from and regularly champion the stories and perspectives of those leading the fight for racial equity in agriculture.

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A More Inclusive, More Just MALT

June 15, 2020

MALT recognizes that we must immediately accelerate — and deepen — our commitment to fostering the thriving community that we speak of and promote in all of our work.

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Marin's Farmers' Market Vendor

COVID-19 Resources for Farmers and Ranchers

June 10, 2020

A brief digest of resources available to Marin’s farmers and ranches working to adapt to COVID-19.

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Buying Local and Protecting Farmland Forever

June 4, 2020

A note from MALT’s Director of Advancement, Jennifer Maude Carlin, on the importance of investing in Marin agriculture.

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Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese

For the Love of Cheesemakers!

May 28, 2020

Enjoy a lively conversation at MALT’s virtual kitchen table with Tamara Hicks of Tomales Farmstead Creamery and Jill Giacomini of Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company.

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Feed the Frontlines Marin

May 14, 2020

Tamalpais High School senior helps to nourish Marin’s essential workers while supporting local restaurants and MALT producers.

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Stewardship Spotlight: Planting Windbreaks at Toluma Farms!

May 7, 2020

In late February, a windbreak was planted along a windswept ridgeline above MALT-protected Toluma Farms, part of the ranch’s Carbon Farm Plan.

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40 Years of Farmland Protection

May 5, 2020

This year MALT celebrates 40 years of farmland protection! In honor of this momentous year, MALT’s Executive Director, Jamison Watts, invited MALT’s community members to contribute their own words.

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Corporate Sponsor Spotlight: Straus Home Ranch

May 5, 2020

MALT protected since 1992, Straus Home Ranch is a vibrantly beautiful place. Owned and operated by Vivien, Michael and Miriam Straus, this 166-acre farm is nestled in a stunning cove on the eastern shore of Tomales Bay.

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MALT Producer Spotlight: Jim Jensen

May 1, 2020

Join Jim Jensen, local rancher and MALT’s Stewardship Manager, as he makes his morning rounds on Mitchell Ranch, MALT protected since 1992.

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