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February 2010 Marin Agricultural Land Trust Newsletter 

Coming soon...An updated look for our 4th decade

MALT's original logo (seen above) effectively symbolizes our focus on farmland preservation and has served us well for 30 yeaBut as technologies evolve, and as our programs continue to expand, we find the need for a fresher visual image, one that isasily identifiable, web-friendly, and informs people about our work conserving and stewarding farmland.

We are happy to announce that MALT is a 2010 recipient of a "Visual Identity & Brand Strategy Grant" from the Taprootoundation, an organization that provides pro-bono professional services to nonprofits. We kick off this project next week and

Taproot's expert guidance, look toward to a late June completion date. The Taproot team will be looking for input from people ou, our supporters, so don't be surprised if your feedback is requested during the design process.

Send us your commentsorward to a friend Original logo artwork by David Bunnett 

Calling all MALT members...We'd like to get to know

you better!

We tell you about us all the time, now's your chance to tell us a little something about you ! OnFebruary 16, we'll be sending out a brief, on-line survey to our members. Please help us out bytaking 10 minutes (really, we promise!) to complete it by February 26. Your answers will be keptstrictly confidential, but will be used internally to educate staff and inform planning decisions,including those we'll be making as we work on our new brand identity.

Our members are essential to our success. Knowing you better will help us meet our future goa

Not a member? Join now at www.malt.org.

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Dr. Temple GrandinInnovator, author, activist, autistic... 

As part of our  Food & Farming on the Urban Edgeseries, we are proud to present best-sellingauthor and animal welfare advocate Dr. Temple Grandin at Toby's Feed Barn on Sunday, April at 3 P.M. Dr. Grandin was diagnosed with autism at the age of four. Undaunted by educational osocial and professional roadblocks, she turned her unique talent into a behavioral tool thatrevolutionized the cattle industry. Her books include Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human in which she identifies c

emotional needs of animals and explains how to fulfill them. Co-sponsored with Point Reyes Bo& Matrix Parent Network. $10 MALT members/ $15 non-members. Tickets go on sale atwww.malt.org on February 18. Want to learn more about this extraordinary woman before meeting her in person? Watch the Hfilm, "Temple Grandin" this Saturday at 8 P.M. Here's a clip from the movie.

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Twittering is

for the birds!

First annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival 

West Marin's unique geography supports one of the highest levels of bird diversity in the countryExplore some of the region's birding hot spots with well-known birders and naturalists, includingRich Stallcup, Allen Fish, and more. The April 23-26 event will include bird outings (one of whichtakes place on the MALT-protected Gale Ranch), birding-by-ear classes, a live bird show, and asilent auction.

MALT is pleased to co-sponsor this inaugural event. Be sure to register now because tickets are selling fast! And if you do it beMarch 30, you'll receive a free 2010 engagement calendar , illustrated by John Muir Laws of the California Academy of Science

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Smile & say cheese!A delicious way

to support MALT 

Mark your calendars now for this four-day event at the Sheraton Hotel in Petaluma. Enjoy creamtours (one is already sold out!), cheese appreciation classes, an 8-course dinner, and deliciousartisan cheese. Visit the MALT booth on Sunday, and tour the marketplace where you can tastecheese made from milk produced on MALT easements along with other fine handcrafted cheese

The festival generously donates 10% of all ticket proceeds to MALT and their other non-profit partners. Visit the Artisan Cheesestival website for a complete schedule of events and to purchase tickets.

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Raise a glass for MALTFebruary 16

We are delighted to be the benefactor of an upcoming "Give Back Tuesday" this month at Iron SpringsPub & Brewery in Fairfax. A portion of all food and beverage sales on this evening will be donated toMALT, and proceeds raised will help preserve Marin County farmland. We're looking forward to joining innd raising a delicious handcrafted pint to toast the bounty of our irreplaceable Marin farmland and Iron

Springs' generous community spirit.

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Can't come to the event, but interested in making a contribution to MALT? Visit our website to make a donation.

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With your help, we did it!

Thanks to the support of our generous donors and friends, we exceeded our year-end fundraisigoals for 2009! We begin this new decade with optimism, ready to meet the challenging yetexciting opportunities ahead. Right now, we are actively working to protect four additional familyfarms, which will save another 3,400 acres from development or subdivision. We hope you take time this year to connect to the land that feeds you by attending one of our Hikes & Tours, by eating local food and, of course, by joining MALT or renewing your membersfor 2010.

Thank you again!

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