Marin Voice: Measure A Protects Marin’s Working Farms and Ranches 

October 14, 2012

Marin ranchers and farmers Lynn Giacomini Stray, Al Poncia, Peter Martinelli and Albert Straus describe the historical importance of MALT in protecting agriculture in West Marin, and urge a yes vote on Measure A.

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