Two Large Farms (Parcels A, N, M, and I)

Two large farms are created by the project. An agricultural conservation easement will be acquired by MALT on each of these two farms.

The first large, stand-alone farm will be established on Parcel A, including a residence to be occupied by the owner, farm manager or other persons directly involved with the agricultural use of the farm. The farm, which totals 178 acres, will continue to be used for livestock grazing on a rotational basis.

A second large, stand-alone farm, which totals 238 acres, will be made up of Parcels N, M, and I. Parcel N will continue to be used for livestock grazing and may include related structures such as a milking station, feed storage, and loafing barn. The parcel will also include a residence to be occupied by the owner, farm manager or other persons directly involved with the agricultural use of the farm. The farm will have all-weather access to Dillon Beach Road via Brady Road (Parcel Q), thereby eliminating the need to cross Arroyo San Antonio.

A portion of this farm contains lands, Parcels I and M, which require careful and differentiated management. Parcel M encompasses the former Arroyo San Antonio just west of State Highway 1. Once the principal water route used to transport the bounty of Tomales to San Francisco, Arroyo San Antonio is now silted in. Parcel I to the south of Tomales-Petaluma Road and to the east of Highway 1 is a continuation of this former waterway. While these parcels have been used for livestock grazing for many years, they experience significant seasonal water flows and are directly connected to Tomales Bay via Walker Creek.

These lands will remain segregated as separate parcels to enable specialized management in light of their potentially sensitive environmental character. While continued use for livestock grazing may be feasible and appropriate, a specific management plan for these parcels will be developed and instituted in conjunction with the Marin County Resource Conservation District. In addition, the potential sale of a conservation easement or the fee simple to appropriate agencies will be evaluated.

Both farms will employ sustainable, organic practices certified by Marin Organic Agriculture (MOCA), California Certified Organic Farmers, or an equivalent third-party certifier. A farm management plan will be developed for each farm in collaboration with the Marin County Resource Conservation District.