Buy Local

Milk, Cheese

Straus Home Ranch

Home of MALT founder Ellen Straus, Straus Home Ranch is managed by her children who continue her legacy of stewardship and community leadership. The family co-founded and manages the California Cheese Trail, connecting cheese lovers with Marin’s artisan producers.

Straus Dairy Farm, Marshall
MALT protected since 1992

Produce

Blue Marble Acres

Blue Marble Acres focuses on regenerative agriculture with a focus on growing chemical-free produce while building soil health and biodiversity. This 772-acre farm offers fresh vegetables, strawberries, and seasonal produce at their farm stand and local farmers markets. Visitors can enjoy u-pick strawberries on Saturdays and find their booth at Novato and Fairfax farmers markets.

Cypress Lane Ranch, Petaluma
MALT protected since 2009

Fermented foods and more

West Marin Culture Shop

Maggie Levinger and Luke Regalbuto’s pantry and picnic emporium features Wild West Ferments’ award-winning sauerkrauts and kimchis, artisanal cheeses, natural wines, fermented fruit sodas on tap, and buffalo milk soft serve floats. The Farmer’s Wife serves grilled cheese sandwiches. Open Friday through Monday, 11am-5pm.

80 4th Street, Point Reyes Station

Grass-fed Beef

Marshall Home Ranch

Louis and Marissa Silva operate Marshall Home Ranch on land with ranching roots dating back to 1852. Their certified organic pastures produce grass-fed beef free of antibiotics and hormones, plus all-natural tallow skincare products. Find them at the San Rafael Civic Center Farmer’s Market on Thursdays or order for pickup, delivery, or shipping.

Thornton Ranch, Tomales
MALT protected since 2011

Wine

hOurs by Grossi Family Partners

A century of family and land shared in every glass of Pinot Noir and Rose. The Grossi family’s fourth-generation ranch in Novato is launching its own wine label, celebrating over 100 years of stewardship on Marindale Ranch. Register online for exclusive access to their first release.

Marindale Ranch
MALT protected since 2004

Lavender wellness products

Point Reyes Lavender Co.

Nestled in the untouched beauty of Point Reyes, these lavender-based products are designed to bring tranquility and elegance into your everyday rituals. From soothing balm skincare to aromatic home essentials, each item is crafted with intention, sustainability, and the calming sense of lavender.

Black Mountain Ranch, Point Reyes Station
MALT protected since 1993

Pastured raised beef and lamb

Marin Coast Ranch

Marin Coast Ranch is a family owned and operated ranch, home to purebred Angus cattle and a flock of hardy crossbred sheep. Regenerative agriculture practices are at the forefront of management decisions to enrich and enhance soil health, watersheds and ecosystems. You can order their products directly from their website and pick it up at the ranch in Tomales, CA by appointment.

Marin Coast Ranch, Tomales

Oysters

Hog Island Oyster Company

Hog Island Oyster Co., founded by two marine biologists, has always taken a long-term view in its operations. The company invests in sustainable farming and business practices and participates in scientific research in areas such as ocean acidification, restoration of native oyster populations and the effects of climate change on growing shellfish. The healthy cool waters of Tomales Bay give their oysters that unforgettably fresh flavor and you can pick-up a bag at the Hog Island Oyster Farm, one of their Bay Area restaurants or online!

Leali Ranch
MALT protected since 2021

Cheese, Butter

Bivalve Dairy

The newest creamery to West Marin doesn’t come without experience.  Karen Taylor, a sixth-generation dairywoman, and her family are sure to delight the taste buds of both artisan cheese lovers and butter connoisseurs.

Bianchini Ranch, Point Reyes Station 
MALT protected since 2018

Milk

Clover Sonoma

The Clover brand sources milk from family farms in Marin and Sonoma counties, many of which are MALT-protected!

Lafranchi Ranch
MALT protected since 1986

Neil McIsaac & Son Dairy
MALT protected since 1991

Moody Family Dairy
MALT protected since 2002

Ielmorini D&C Dairy
MALT protected since 1998