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In 2017, we protected three at-risk Marin ranches – Dolcini-Beltrametti Ranch in Hicks Valley, Stanley Martinelli Ranch in Point Reyes Station and Evans Nicasio Ranch in Nicasio. Thanks to your support, their combined 1,920 acres will remain farmland, forever.

In December 2017, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) was searching for various locations throughout the Walker Creek Watershed to release adult coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), part of an ongoing partner effort with Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) to increase existing populations of the once-abundant species in the watershed.

ust east of Point Reyes Station, Molly Myerson of Little Wing Farm is in her first season of farming at her new location on the beautiful and diverse Black Mountain Ranch, protected by MALT since 1993. With a background in sustainable land use practices and small-scale farming, she was invited to work the land by owner Dave Osborn and his family. Black Mountain hosts several young farmers including Tabletop Farm and Living Seed Company. Osborn sees the work these young farmers do as a way to contribute to the greater health of both the land and the local community. For young farmers like Molly with very little startup capital, affordable access to farmland may be the only option to start a farm anywhere in Marin County, due to increasing land prices. “It’s really one of the main ways that someone like myself who is young and doesn’t have the financial ability to purchase land is able to have access to working land in this county,“ Molly says. The Little Wing Farm stand at the foot of Black Mountain is already extremely popular. Like fellow veggie farmers at Tabletop Farm, whose local farm stands are located in the Point Reyes Commons and on Cypress Road, the Little Wing Farm stand is self-serve and depends on the honor system for payment. “You can grab any of the items here that you like, weigh them, and then pay in the box,” Molly tells a visitor. You can also pay up front through her new credit program if you don’t have exact change. Thursday through Sunday, near the so-called Buddha Barn at the former Rich’s Ready-Mix site, Molly stocks the stand with fresh seasonal produce and flowers, including tomatoes, carrots, onions, basil, cucumbers, zucchini, green and purple string beans and padrón peppers, a West Marin favorite. Strawberries, greens, lettuce and cabbage are on the way. “As the season changes, different items will appear.” Watch this video and get updates by following Molly on Instagram @little_wing_farm.

In 2016, MALT supporters saved Gallagher North Bend Ranch in Point Reyes Station and Wilson Hill Road Ranch in West Petaluma. This video captures what it means to protect farmland and stand for sustainability. Your local action and support is what protects rural West Marin's beautiful and bountiful farmland.

In 2015, MALT supporters saved Fallon Ranch and strengthened the protection on Barinaga Ranch and Poncia Ranch. But saving farmland is just the beginning. See what we can accomplish together when you stand with MALT to protect the farms, food and families of West Marin.

What does sustainable farming mean to those who practice it? Hear from MALT Executive Director Jamison Watts and ranchers Loren Poncia of Stemple Creek Ranch, Marissa Thornton of Thornton Ranch and Peter Martinelli of Paradise Valley Ranch.

MALT protects more than beautiful views. In 2014, MALT supporters enabled us to save three more hard-working ranches and helped Marin's farmers weather California's historic drought. Take a look at the landscapes, local food and dedicated community of farmers that you've helped protect. Music: "Storm's Comin' In" by Alison Harris and the Barn Owls. Recorded at Walker Road School House, Two Rock, CA.

Can you imagine what this country would look like if every farming community had friends like you? Take a peek at the beautiful and productive farmland that you helped preserve in 2013. Music: "Maple's Lament" and "Sophie's House" by Laurie Lewis.

Our local food wouldn't exist without local farmers. A Film by Luis Peña. "This Land Is Your Land" by Sadie & Emmi Peña, written by Woodie Guthrie.

In this five-minute documentary, biologist and MALT co-founder Phyllis Faber tells the story of MALT's founding. The short film was conceived and generously funded by former MALT Board Member and Partners for Preservation donor Haynes Lindley, Jr. MALT is thankful to Mr. Lindley and his family for their support of MALT and of this important documentary project.

Maybe you've tasted their yummy organic ice cream, yogurt, butter and milk — now you can see the dairy operation in action. You'll also learn a bit about Ellen Straus, one of the cofounders of MALT.

Artisan cheese superstars Peggy Smith and Sue Conley, who serves as Chair of MALT's Board of Directors, talk about the new synergy between local food producers and local farmers.

Learn about the new generation of Marin dairy ranchers. The Giacomini family is at the forefront of the farmstead cheese movement, a way for local dairies to create new markets for their products.

The Jensen Ranch in Tomales is one of the oldest continuously operating ranches in Marin County. Fifth-generation rancher Bill Jensen talks about raising and marketing sheep.

Sally Gale talks about her family's rich history in the Chileno Valley. She and her husband Mike continue the legacy with grass-fed beef, apple orchards and fresh eggs from their happy hens.