Supporting MALT Archives

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.

Ellen Straus enjoying time with her cows in the pasture - MALT

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.

Meet Lily Verdone, MALT’s New Executive Director

September 7, 2022

After an extensive search process led by members of both our board of directors and staff, we are thrilled to announce that Lily Verdone has been selected as MALT’s next executive director.

Bell Family poses in front of vintage farm truck - MALT

The Bell Family: For the Love of Food and the Land

August 3, 2022

David, Lydia, and their daughter Julianne have been MALT supporters for over two decades. Here’s their story.

Measure A Renewed – A Win for All of Marin County

June 9, 2022

On June 7, 2022, Marin County residents voted to renew a sales tax that funds the protection of agricultural land.

Year-End Fundraising Match Challenge is a Success; A Big Thank-You to Donors

January 25, 2022

We can’t name the long-time MALT donor behind an end-of-2021 challenge gift of $25,000, but we want to make our gratitude very publicly known. Our anonymous benefactor proposed the challenge to inspire MALT’s supporters to match it and double their gifts in November and December of 2021. Did our donors rise to the challenge? Oh,…

MALT Announces a Leadership Transition

December 30, 2021

December traditionally marks a time of transition. As we pass the Winter Solstice, and as 2021 gives way to a new year, MALT announces our own transition in leadership. Jennifer Carlin, who many of you already know as MALT’s director of advancement, has been promoted to acting CEO following the resignation of CEO Thane Kreiner,…

Together, We Turned 2021 Into a Successful Year for MALT

December 22, 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, we’d like to pause and celebrate all that we were able to accomplish together during this tumultuous year. More than ever, we’re laser focused on MALT’s mission, now in its fifth decade: protecting Marin’s agricultural land for agricultural use, forever.

Supporter Spotlight: Bill & Linda Tichy

December 6, 2021

Separately and together, Bill and Linda have traveled extensively — he as a finance executive and she as an international flight attendant. But it’s West Marin that feels most special to them.

Bill bought their Inverness home 40 years ago, and 22 years ago he married Linda married on its porch. Both retired, they actively supporter and volunteer for local organizations, including as MALT supporters for 20+ years and as members of our Legacy Giving Circle.

Supporter Spotlight: Cate Celso

December 6, 2021

A documentary filmmaker and East Coast native, Cate Celso fell in love with the ranches and farms of West Marin through MALT’s hikes and events on the land. As a result of these experiences, she not only donates to MALT but also volunteers at events, becoming more deeply involved in community-focused regenerative agriculture and addressing climate change.