Profiles in Preservation: Pozzi Ranch
Valley Ford sheep ranch produces pasture-raised lamb and wool
A long, winding road separates Pozzi Ranch from the rest of the world. Sheep graze in pastures that line the road, which ends at a turn of the century home and barns. Fourth generation West Marin rancher Joe Pozzi runs this MALT-protected sheep and cattle ranch that supplies 100 percent grass-fed and pasture-raised lamb to Whole Foods Markets in Northern California. Joe also markets his, and many other local ranchers', wool to natural bedding companies and Pendleton Woolen Mills, which weaves the wool into fabric for Joe's wool program. Read on...
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Meet the Locals: Field to Fork Supper Series
Intimate Dinners Pair Bay Area Chefs with Local Farmers and Ranchers
 On Saturday, June 29 at Pozzi Ranch MALT will launch the first in a series of summer suppers on local farms and ranches. These unforgettable evenings with local farmers and Bay Area chefs will highlight foods grown in Marin and raise funds for farmland protection. Our field to fork Pozzi Ranch dinner is nearly sold out. Next up in the series: supper at Fresh Run Farm in Bolinas on Saturday, August 10. For more information, click here.
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Thistle Pull Hoedown on Black Mountain Ranch
Friday, June 21, 1-5 p.m.
Come share an afternoon of work, food and bluegrass music at Black Mountain Ranch. Help pull invasive woolly distaff thistle alongside our Stewardship team and other MALT supporters. This community effort to control this non-native plant from the pastures makes all the difference! A ranch-style BBQ and live bluegrass music will help us celebrate after a day's work together. More information and to register...
Interested in learning more about MALT's efforts to control invasive species on local ranches and how you can help? Read about our new Weed Rangers program...
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Spaletta Ranch Hike with Coastal Picnic
Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bring the family out for a beautiful 4 mile roundtrip hike on Spaletta Ranch. Located on bluffs overlooking the Estero Americano and the Pacific Ocean, this ranch is one of the few MALT-protected ranches with coastal access. Stewardship staff and guest naturalists will point out the unique coastal resources on the ranch as we walk down to the beach and picnic while taking in the spectacular views where farm meets ocean. More information and to register...
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Out and About with MALT
Join Us at Upcoming Community Events Around the Bay Area
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