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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.

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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.

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We Ask, We Listen: MALT Supporter Survey Results

September 18, 2023

Earlier this year, MALT’s broader community was asked to give us input. Here’s what nearly 600 of you thought.

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Al Poncia, enjoying the view at his ranch near Tomales.

Remembering Al Poncia

September 11, 2023

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Al Poncia, one of MALT’s founding board members, who lost his battle with cancer on August 28.

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Metha Klock, MALT's new Director of Stewardship

Meet Metha Klock, MALT’s New Director of Stewardship

July 17, 2023

As our new director of stewardship, Metha joined in May of this year to help guide our land stewardship efforts. 

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Larry Petersen playing corn hole, tossing a beanbag through the air at a ranch in Marin.

Supporter Spotlight: Larry and Madeline Petersen – A Lasting Legacy

April 14, 2023

When Larry and Madeline Petersen decided to leave a gift to MALT in their estate plans, it was driven by a desire to make a lasting legacy on the landscape. “It’s not so much about being remembered,” Larry shared, “but about helping protect something greater than ourselves.”

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Introducing MALT’s New Strategic Pillars

April 10, 2023

Honoring the legacy and vision of our founders, we are excited to embark on the next chapter of our work which builds on their foundation of success. To help guide these efforts over the next few years, we are organizing our work around five strategic pillars.

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Phyllis Faber - MALT

In Loving Memory of Phyllis Faber

January 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Phyllis Faber, one of the two visionary founders of the Marin Agricultural Land Trust.

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Big Wins, Top Stories & News You Shouldn’t Miss – 2022 in Review

December 12, 2022

It’s been an action-packed year for us here at MALT. Here are the highlights.

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5 Life Wisdoms from MALT’s Cofounder, Ellen Straus

September 29, 2022

Vivien Straus, daughter of MALT cofounder Ellen Straus, shares five insights into her mom’s guiding life principles, ingredients for success in any endeavor.

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