Supporting MALT Archives

Community Business Partner Spotlight: Daily Driver

October 1, 2021

MALT is proud to partner with Daily Driver, a local business that shares our common goal of protecting Marin’s agricultural community, local economy, access to healthy food and clean air and water.

MALT Board Welcomes Two New Members!

September 1, 2021

Please join us in welcoming the two newest additions to the MALT board of directors— Vivien Straus and Molly Myerson!

Turning Manure Into Energy

June 28, 2021

Sustaining the natural environment that supports Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company is all about making sure as little as possible gets wasted. That philosophy extends to the management of the dairy’s animal waste through their bio digester, which turns manure into energy.

Meet Allison & Donna, Longtime Volunteers of MALT

June 23, 2021

We are deeply grateful to all those who have volunteered with MALT, generously donating their time, energy and passion to protect Marin’s farmland for farming. Listen to longtime volunteers Allison Puglisi and Donna Shoemaker speak to what inspires them to be invaluable MALT community members!

MALT Takes Action for Earth Day 2021

April 19, 2021

In response to the intensifying drought conditions, MALT has launched an emergency initiative to help Marin County ranchers and farmers invest in drought-resilient practices.

FAQ on MALT Practices

March 26, 2021

MALT is in the midst of our re-accreditation process by the Land Trust Alliance, which happens about every five years. As we gather documentation and information for this complex process, we’d like to take this opportunity to address some commonly asked questions about what we do and how we operate.

Welcome to #MALTFoodWeek: February 22–26

February 19, 2021

Welcome to #MALTFoodWeek, a week-long celebration of our local food shed!

Meet the Visionary Leaders of MALT

February 16, 2021

We want to introduce you to MALT’s thoughtful, charismatic and visionary leaders — Ray Fort, acting executive director, Kathryn Lyddan, director of conservation and Jennifer Maude Carlin, director of advancement.

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.

Join Us for #MALTFoodWeek: February 22–26!

February 12, 2021

We invite you to join our “virtual” table for our #MALTFoodWeek from February 22-26! A week-long celebration of our robust local food system to support MALT-protected farmers and ranchers and, most of all, bring this resilient community together over our shared love for food.

Straus Family Creamery’s Innovation in Sustainability

February 3, 2021

“We’re trying to create a sustainable farming model that is good for the planet while producing high-quality, healthy, organic food for our communities,” said Albert Straus.