Marin Independent Journal
November 11, 2017
“Metallica co-founder James Hetfield and his wife Francesca are offering to dedicate another 240 acres of their Lucas Valley property for an agricultural conservation easement, increasing the amount of land they have dedicated to 1,000 acres. It is unclear exactly what if any effect these dedications might have on the Hetfields’ previously stated interest in…
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CBS Local: SF Bay Area
November 10, 2017
In a statement, the Hetfields said, “We believe this is a huge community benefit, and one of our goals is to keep agriculture on the ranch for a very long time.”
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North Bay Business Journal
November 10, 2017
Announced the Board of Supervisors meeting regarding the Luiz Ranch, MALT and the Marin Open Space District.
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Marin Independent Journal
October 4, 2017
Ranches and Rolling Hills artist Jon Francis is featured, mentioning his involvement with the MALT art show and quoted as working to preserve the “beauty in our backyard.”
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Marin Independent Journal
October 3, 2017
The fourth of five strategies mentioned to raise awareness of climate change “involves local food and carbon sequestration” and mentions Marin RCD and Marin Carbon Project.
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Point Reyes Light
September 14, 2017
Covers an “informational meeting and question-and-answer session with representatives from the University of San Francisco concerning the recent purchase of Star Route Farms.” MALT was mentioned as being in conversations about purchasing a conservation easement on the property.
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LA Times
August 28, 2017
Travel piece mentions “The Tao of the Cow” art exhibit at Toby’s Feed Barn, and mentions Marin County farmland data exhibited on posters inside the exhibit.
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Voice of America News
August 21, 2017
Showcases carbon farming on MALT-protected Stemple Creek Ranch.
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San Francisco Chronicle
August 21, 2017
With a focus on succession planning for the aging pioneers of organic farming, MALT conservation easements are cited as a pathway to succession. “Zoning is temporary,” says Jamison Watts, executive director. “Agricultural conservation easements are permanent.”
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San Francisco Magazine – Modern Luxury
July 28, 2017
Featuring Sue Conley from Cowgirl Creamery, the article mentions MALT as an initial inspiration of hers and includes a poignant dialog between Sue and a customer about MALT’s remarkable mission.
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