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Preservation at Work: Barinaga Ranch

Award-winning sheep's milk cheese, direct-market lamb and wool products

 

Marcia Barinaga and her husband, Corey Goodman, are relative newcomers to West Marin ranching. When they purchased their ranch in 2001 they had no intention of becoming sheep ranchers. Fast forward to 2012, and Barinaga Ranch has made a name for itself producing the first farmstead sheep's milk cheese in Marin. In addition to award-winning cheeses, the ranch offers whole lambs, sheepskins, wool blankets, and handmade soaps directly to the public. To read more and find out where to buy Barinaga Ranch products, click here... 

Develop a Taste for West Marin
Marin Artisan Cheese Tasting, Hog Island Oysters, Straus Dairy and more

St. Pat Cheese Rounds
Cowgirl Creamery's St. Pat cheese
Our spring Hikes, Tours & Talks season leads off on March 17 with our Marin Artisan Cheese Tasting at The Fork that showcases cheese produced on MALT-protected properties.  Sample fresh spring cheeses such as Cowgirl Creamery's stinging nettle-wrapped St. Pat, sip local wine and beer, meet with cheesemakers including Barinaga Ranch's Marcia Barinaga, and tour Giacomini Ranch, home of The Fork and Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company's Original Blue.  For more information on this and all of our Spring 2012 tours click here...  
MALT to Co-present Author and Farmer Joel Salatin
April 15, Dominican University, San Rafael

Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms
Joel Salatin at Polyface Farm

Join us on April 15 for a lecture and book signing with author and farmer Joel Salatin.  Salatin has written nine books, including his current book entitled "Folks, This Ain't  Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World."  Also coming up in March is an in-depth look with author Dan Imhoff and environmentalist Ken Cook at the 2012 Farm Bill - also known as the "Food Bill" - and how its outcome could significantly impact the future of our small family farms and food.  To learn more and to purchase tickets,  click here... 

Ranches & Rolling Hills Landscape Art Show and Sale
May 19 & 20, Druid's Hall, Nicasio

R&RH Artist Thomas Wood at Moore Ranch
Artist Thomas Wood
Artists have long been inspired by the landscape of the American West.  Since 1998, a group of acclaimed artists  have shared their visions of West Marin landscapes and have raised more than $1 million to help MALT protect local family farms and ranches.  For more information on this year's landmark 15th anniversary event and to see a list of the participating artists, click here...   

 

Photos, top to bottom:  Paige Green; Cowgirl Creamery; Nick V.; Michael Woolsey