Our Impact

59,028

acres protected

agricultural conservation easements

$112,364,595

invested in protecting Marin farms and ranches since 1980

MALT-protected lands include

269 miles of creeks and streams

655 acres of wetlands

14,068 acres of forested habitat

35,733 acres of grassland/rangeland

MALT-protected lands support

50 beef cattle operations

23 dairy operations

12 sheep operations

6 wool producers

5 artisan cheesemakers

5 egg producers

9 fruit and vegetable producers

Our Stories

On Ranch Roping (and the Art of Looking Like an Idiot)

August 20, 2026

On ranch roping, California’s vaquero roots, and the value of being bad at something.

How Grazing Reduces California Wildfire Risk – What the Science Says

August 19, 2026

In one year, California’s livestock ate 11.6 billion pounds of wildfire fuel. The science on grazing and fire is striking.

How to Prepare Your Ranch for El Niño and a Wet Winter

August 11, 2026

A record-strength El Niño is on track for this winter. Here’s what forecasters are seeing, what to do before the rains, and how MALT can help. The short version: a strong El Niño is building, and this fall is the time to get your ranch ready. It may bring a hard, wet winter. It may…