Marin Voice: USDA funding loss cuts climate commitment short

Matt Dolkas - MALT

By Matt Dolkas, Senior Manager, Marketing

May 21, 2025

Earlier this month, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust received confirmation that a $10 million U.S. Department of Agriculture climate-smart commodities grant, awarded to a North Bay coalition to support local farmers and ranchers implement climate-resilient practices, has been terminated.

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