Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT)

Our local landscapes tell the story of our communities, our history, and our future. As the first farmland trust in the nation, we know that change can start at home. Learn more about how you can join us in permanently protecting the beauty of Marin:

Sue Conley, the founder of Cowgirl Creamery, shares how we can come together through food, community, and nature to ensure the future of agriculture.

With all the holiday hubbub on our minds, sometimes it's good to take a moment and ground ourselves, reconnecting with the local landscape.  Here's your #meditationminute looking over Spring Valley Ranch.

There’s been a growing awareness of the value of local fiber production, and there are countless exciting examples of innovation within this textile industry right here in Marin on MALT-protected farms and ranches. Whether through cozy textiles, sustainable cleaning tools, or nutrient-rich wool pellets, local wool supports a regenerative process that respects the land, celebrates craftsmanship, and boosts the regional economy. Read more about the circular benefits of wool: https://lnkd.in/gbNkBBPA

Janet Brown of Allstar Organics shares what we can do to support our local food system and how we can start "eating our values."

It's not too late to double your impact for #GivingTuesday! Every dollar donated will be matched 1:1 and will strengthen MALT’s ability to save natural and working lands, keep farmland in production, support local farmers, fund innovative agricultural practices, protect critical wildlife, and more. Make a gift today to double your impact and protect the land you love. All gifts to MALT are 100% tax-deductible. Donate now:

This #GivingTuesday looking across Marin's landscape of rolling hills and working farms, we're reminded of what's at stake and what's possible when we work together. Since 1980, MALT has invested over $100 million to preserve more than 58,000 acres of irreplaceable agricultural land in Marin. But the work doesn’t stop here, and we need your support to help us safeguard Marin’s agricultural future. Every dollar donated today will be matched 1:1 and is an investment in our community’s tomorrow. Double your gift and ensure the land that we love will be here for generations to come. Donate now:

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday — a moment to reflect on the places and causes that matter to us.  With your support, we can safeguard Marin’s agricultural future. Now through December 31, Susan and Dennis Gilardi and a long-time anonymous MALT donor are DOUBLING all gifts up to $100,000. This is an incredible opportunity for your gift to MALT to go twice as far, creating permanent, immediate, and local impact.  Donate today and learn more about Giving Tuesday:

Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday, and with the holiday season upon us, what better way to celebrate than with food and fiber from right here in Marin County? We recently reached out to local farmers and ranchers to see what special offerings they have planned to make the holidays memorable. Check out our seasonal guide: https://lnkd.in/gphc4iva or browse the complete list of local producers we showcase on our Buy Local page: https://lnkd.in/eEC9EXvx

Last month, MALT hosted an expert panel of ranchers and food systems leaders for a lively conversation on climate resilience, regional foodsheds, and the importance of protecting local agriculture in the North Bay. We’ve compiled some of the event highlights, including recommended reading, actions we can all take to make a difference in our local communities, and a brief video of the inspiring and thought-provoking gathering: