Press Room

Press Room

As the leader in agricultural land conservation in Marin County, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) is at the forefront of local efforts to protect farms and ranches and the regional work to respond to climate change and to strengthen the future of agriculture.

Many of our latest achievements can be found below, including news releases, recent articles and a suite of media assets. Please check our story ideas from time to time for fresh ideas and seasonal story leads.

Recent News Releases

  • MALT Announces Five Agricultural Stewardship Grants to Build Resilience on Working Lands

    POINT REYES, CA – May 14, 2025 – The Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) announced today five new grants through its small grants program (SGP) focused on building resilience on working lands. The grants, totaling approximately $200,000, will fund infrastructure improvements that enhance both agricultural viability and ecological health across a variety of operations throughout…

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  • MALT Awards $200,000 to Five Local Ranches to Supercharge Climate Resilience Across Marin County

    POINT REYES STATION, Calif., – Oct. 30, 2024  — Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) is pleased to announce the awarding of $200,000 in small grants to five local agricultural producers. This funding, part of MALT’s ongoing commitment to climate-smart agriculture, supports initiatives that will enhance water security, improve soil health, increase renewable energy use, and…

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  • MALT Surpasses $100 Million Milestone for Land Conservation in Marin County

    POINT REYES STATION, CALIF., Dec. 5, 2023 – In a significant milestone for land conservation Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) announces that it has leveraged over $100 million in funding since its founding over 40 years ago to support Marin County’s most treasured landscapes. This achievement comes after today’s announcement that the remaining funding needed…

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Find our full list of news releases here.

In the News

  • Cows to return to old Point Reyes pasture

    Cattle will soon return to an ungrazed stretch of parkland along the east shore of Tomales Bay just north of Point Reyes Station, where wind-ruffled grass has grown tall in the years since livestock were last seen. With the blessing of the National Park Service, rancher Mike Giammona will bring cows back to munch and…

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  • Innovation in Agriculture: North Bay Regenerative Farmers Discover New Paths to Climate Resilience

    If you happen to follow Stemple Creek Ranch on social media, you will periodically be entertained by rancher Loren Poncia’s animated ranch tours (with dogs). And, most importantly, you will receive a clear explanation of the practices of regenerative farming and why these practices matter in the face of climate change. As Poncia and the…

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  • Marin Voice: USDA funding loss cuts climate commitment short

    Earlier this month, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust received confirmation that a $10 million U.S. Department of Agriculture climate-smart commodities grant, awarded to a North Bay coalition to support local farmers and ranchers implement climate-resilient practices, has been terminated.

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Find a list of our news coverage here.

Media Assets

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Press Contact

Colleen Martell, Martell Communications on behalf of MALT 707-355-4392 cmartell@martellpr.com

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About MALT

Since 1980, the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) has been protecting farms and ranches in Marin County from the threat of suburban development.

Through the acquisition of agricultural conservation easements from private landowners, we have safeguarded more than 54,000 acres of this vital landscape.