Larkspur artist preserves ‘beauty in our backyard’ 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.” Read Article
Marin kicks off climate change campaign 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. Read Article
New Star Route owners open ears to community 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. Read Article
Confront California’s biggest physical flaw at Point Reyes in Marin County 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. Read Article
Science & Health: Farmland Can Sequester Carbon from the Atmosphere Voice of America News August 21, 2017 Showcases carbon farming on MALT-protected Stemple Creek Ranch. Read Article
Growing concern: Organic farms need a new generation to keep them alive 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.” Read Article
Thinning of the Curd 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. Read Article
Point Reyes man hatches thriving pasture-raised eggs business Marin Independent Journal July 15, 2017 Highlights Morgan Giammona of Tomales Bay Pastures Read Article
The More You Spend, The More You Save: How conservation efforts can make money Oregon Tilth blog “In Good Tilth” July 13, 2017 Albert Straus of Straus Family Dairy is the main feature, highlighting economic sustainability, the true cost of food, ecosystem services, organic certification, their methane digester, the Marin Carbon Project and the Carbon Cycle Institute. Read Article
County supervisors approve 2017-2018 budget The Point Reyes Light June 29, 2017 This article was corrected. It originally stated that the County budget allocates $2.7 million to Marin Agricultural Land Trust for “new acquisitions.” The correction states: “… provides grants to organizations such as the Marin Agriculture Land Trust to assist in the acquisition of conservation easements.” Read Article