Our Impact - Marin Agricultural Land Trust

54,459

acres protected

agricultural conservation easements

$90,764,595

invested in protecting Marin farms and ranches since 1980

MALT-protected lands include

141 miles of creeks and streams

702 acres of wetlands

12,787 acres of forested habitat

38,391 acres of grassland/rangeland

MALT-protected lands support

60 beef cattle operations

26 dairy cow operations

25 sheep operations

19 wool producers

5 artisan cheesemakers

8 egg producers

12 fruit and vegetable producers

Our Stories

Why the Latest MALT Agricultural Conservation Easement is Extra Special

September 26, 2021

MALT recently closed an agricultural conservation easement with Hog Island Oyster Company and its 250-acre Leali Ranch. MALT’s CEO talked with Hog Island Oyster Company co-founders about their business, their approaches to food production and what the MALT easement means to them.

Making a Real Difference in Water Resilience, Now

September 13, 2021

As ranchers and farmers work to build more resilient and sustainable water infrastructure, MALT’s drought initiative sets a longer-term path to the future as it delivers emergency relief. Learn about two crucial projects happening right now!

MALT’s New Head of Science & Regenerative Agriculture is Ready to Hit the Ground Running

August 17, 2021

Join us in welcoming Ladi Asgill, MALT’s new director of science and regenerative agriculture. Ladi is an agronomist and environmental scientist as well as a lifelong farmer.