Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT)

Conservation easement programsince its inception, malt has acquired 87 Agricultural conservation easements covering 54,000 acres. These easements prohibit development, subdivision, and uses or practices which would be destructive to the Agricultural value of the Land. After the easements are recorded, owners are bound by its terms in perpetuity. No conservation easements were purchased during the year ended june 30, 2022. Malt staff visit each easement annually to monitor conditions and ensure compliance.

Outreach (hikes, tours and tastings series and special events)malt's outreach programs include a variety of hikes and tours on farms and ranches throughout Marin county. These outings connect people with the Land that malt protects, the farming families who steward the Land, and the celebrated local food grown and raised on it. Malt hosts a variety of in person and virtual events that highlight the importance of local farmland for culture, recreation and education.