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Preserving

A Farming Heritage

Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) was the first land trust in the United States to focus on farmland preservation. Founded in 1980 by a coalition of ranchers and environmentalists to preserve farmland in Marin County, California, MALT acquires agricultural conservation easements on farmland in voluntary transactions with landowners. MALT also encourages public policies that support and enhance agriculture. It is a model for agricultural land preservation efforts across the nation. MALT has so far permanently protected more than 41,500 acres of land on 64 family farms and ranches.
 
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What's New

  • Wishing you all good tidings for a safe and happy holiday season!
  • Looking for a "green" gift this year? With benefits that keep giving year-round, a MALT membership is certain to delight the most hard-to-please on your shopping list. Order a gift membership online before December 18, and you'll receive a copy of Marin Farm Families, Stories & Recipes.
  • Hot off the wire! Read our December E-Newsletter.
  • West Marin's Spaletta Dairy now protected by a MALT conservation easement. Hear MALT Executive Director Bob Berner discuss on KWMR-FM.
  • We need your comments!