Farm-Friendly Food Guide Rolling Hills, Historic Farms and Fresh Local Foods

West Marin, an hour’s drive from , is world famous for its iconic rolling hills, breathtaking coastal vistas and refreshing blend of fog and sun.

Knitted into the fabric of Marin are more than 250 historic ranches and farms, home to cattle, sheep, organic vegetables and so much more. Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) has played a critical role in preserving Marin’s ranches from subdivision and development, protecting these beautiful working lands and the fresh, local foods we all love.

Browse through MALT’s insider food guide, where you can find our favorite flavors in West Marin. It’s a farm-to-fork tour for the senses. PROTECTED FARMLAND

MALT’s Favorite Food Stops

1. Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. 5300 Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio 2. Foods, Cowgirl Creamery Cantina 80 4th Street, Station 3. Tomales Farmstead Creamery 5488 Middle Road, Tomales 4. Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. 14700 Shoreline Highway, Point Reyes Station 5. Little Wing Farm Point Reyes-Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station 6. Table Top Farm 33 Cypress Road, Point Reyes Station Tomales 7. Point Reyes Farmers’ Market,11250 CA-1, Point Reyes Station F allon 8. Tomales Farmers’ Market CA-1 at First Street, Tomales Bodega 3 Rd. Bay 9. Palace Market 11300 CA-1, Point Reyes Station 8 10. Toby’s Feed Barn 11250 CA-1, Point Reyes Station 11. Inverness Park Market 12301 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Inverness 12. Restaurants in Point Reyes Station, Olema, Inverness, Tomales & Marshall

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When you’re driving through the heart of historic Nicasio, one stop needs to be on your list. Whatever cheese you are in the mood for, the Nicasio Valley Cheese Co. MALT can deliver. The Lafranchi family uses milk from their dairy to produce their artisanal PICKS cheese, and welcomes visitors for tastings seven days a week, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Locarno cheese San Geronimo cheese Foggy Morning cheese

This is our home and we are very proud of the quality of our operation and the family foundation that our business has been built on.” “— LAFRANCHI FAMILY 2 COWGIRL CREAMERY CANTINA At Tomales Bay Foods, Point Reyes Station

Stop by and explore the world of cheese in Point Reyes Station. With a cantina located in the Tomales Bay Foods building, Cowgirl MALT Creamery excites its devoted followers with nationally recognized cheeses such PICKS as the Mt. Tam triple cream and the ever- adaptable Wagon Wheel. Co-founders Sue Mt. Tam cheese Conley and Peggy Smith use milk sourced from MALT-protected farms. Red Hawk cheese Ham and Tam sandwich Smoked salmon crostini Devil’s Gulch cheese (seasonal) Across the country, small dairies are an endangered species, but they are worth saving for reasons beyond the great cheese they produce. They provide wholesome, nutritious food to their communities while preserving the pastoral landscape around our towns and cities.” “— SUE CONLEY, COWGIRL CREAMERY CO-FOUNDER 3 TOMALES FARMSTEAD CREAMERY Toluma Farms, MALT protected since 2010

Interested in cheese made from the milks of goat, sheep and cow? Then explore Tomales Farmstead Creamery’s choices such as Teleeka, Kenne and Atika. Located just north MALT of Tomales and nestled in a stunning stand PICKS of eucalyptus trees planted as windbreaks in the 1800s, this creamery offers tours the first Sunday of each month and by appointment. Teleeka sheep, goat and cow milk cheese Kenne goat milk cheese Atika sheep and goat milk cheese

Taking great care of the land is not only the right thing to do for environmental reasons, but it is also the only way to have healthy animals.” “— TAMARA HICKS, FOUNDER 4 POINT REYES FARMSTEAD CHEESE CO. Giacomini Dairy, MALT protected since 2005

The driveway up the hill to this dairy is worth the trip. Offering 360-degree views of Tomales Bay and the surrounding land, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.’s location and cheeses, including the famed Bay Blue, are both treats. If blue cheese isn’t for you, the This beautiful Northern Aged Gouda will have you coming back for more. stretch of land has sustained our family for The Giacomini sisters carry on a family heritage here, going on four generations. So producing a variety of artisan cheese using milk from we feel honored, and obliged, their farm and energy from their ranch. Book a tour or to sustain it in every way tasting online today! possible.”

“— BOB GIACOMINI, FOUNDER

MALT PICKS Original Blue • Toma • Gouda • Mozzarella 5 LITTLE WING FARM Black Mountain Ranch, MALT protected since 1993

Are you in the mood for fresh flowers and seasonal vegetables? Then visit the iconic Little Wing Farm stand, three miles east of Point Reyes Station in a wide turn out on Point Reyes-Petaluma Road. If MALT you catch Molly Myerson restocking, don’t forget to ask her about quail eggs. Freshly stocked and PICKS open to the public from Thursday to Sunday. Fresh flowers Seasonal vegetables Quail eggs

“By working with farmers and landowners to alleviate some of the financial strain from local markets, food producers can turn their attention and resources towards what really counts; growing food with integrity, investing in the long-term health of the land and creating a resilient food economy.” “— MOLLY MYERSON, OWNER/OPERATOR 6 TABLE TOP FARM Black Mountain Ranch, MALT protected since 1993

Potatoes, greens and everything in between are grown at Table Top Farm with a location on the beautiful Black Mountain Ranch. Arron Wilder feeds his community with MALT farm boxes and farm stands brimming with colorful vegetables. Visit the farm stand PICKS 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 33 Cypress Road in Point Reyes Station. Fresh vegetables Hand-picked fruits Assorted roots and herbs

There’s some other kind of value having land that’s dedicated toward small-scale agriculture in the community.” “— ARRON WILDER, FOUNDER 7 POINT REYES FARMERS’ MARKET At Toby’s Feed Barn, Saturdays June to November

Point Reyes Station is your staging spot for incredible hikes, amazing beaches and abundant food, and no trip is complete without a stop at The Point Reyes Farmers’ Market the Point Reyes Farmers’ Market. World famous, offers a whirlwind sampling of the award winning and visited by British royalty, the finest bounty in West Marin and Farmers’ Market serves both the local community provides a place for friends, neighbors and visitors. Open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to and visitors to connect directly with 1:00 p.m. from June through November at the our local farmers and foodshed.” historic Toby’s Feed Barn. “— ELIZABETH HOLLIS, MARKET MANAGER

Chi’Ken City Eggs from Dolcini Red Hill Ranch Bivalve Cheese GBD: Point Reyes Grilled Cheese MALT PICKS Haraneco Café Wild West Ferments 8 TOMALES FARMERS’ MARKET Downtown Tomales, Saturdays June to October

Located on the corner of Highway 1 and First Street in historic Tomales, the Farmers’ Market runs June through October on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market MALT features 12 local vendors selling fruit, vegetables, cheese, oysters, cider, baked PICKS goods, meat and more. Tomales Farmstead Creamery cheeses Stemple Creek Ranch meats

We are a community-based farmers’ market looking to connect the residents and visitors of West Marin with the agricultural, culinary, and artisan commodities that are produced in the immediate area. We also seek to foster education regarding the local food system, specifically focusing on equity, access, and environmental “sustainability.” — BRENDAN FRYE, MARKETING & OUTREACH 9 PALACE MARKET Downtown Point Reyes Station

Located in the heart of historic Point Reyes Station, the landmark Palace Market has been serving the grocery needs of locals MALT and tourists since the 1970s. Stop by to stock up for a coastal picnic or to bring a taste of PICKS West Marin back to your table.

Stemple Creek Ranch beef Double 8 Dairy gelato Straus Family Creamery organic yogurt Stubbs Vineyards wine

We strive to represent all that our abundant region has to offer; from farmstead cheese and unique wine and spirits, to hyperlocal produce, fresh-off- the-boat seafood, confections crafted in a local gal’s kitchen and so many things in between.” “— PALACE MARKET 10 TOBY’S FEED BARN Downtown Point Reyes Station

Located in the middle of Point Reyes Station, Toby’s is a family owned and operated general store and working feed barn that has been MALT serving the community since 1942. Toby’s offers a unique range of goods from fresh, PICKS local organic produce to gifts, garden supplies, pet food, hay and grain. They also serve some Stemple Creek Ranch great espresso drinks. beef jerky Tomales Bay Pasture eggs A variety of cheeses from MALT- protected ranches

We are proud to provide a community space for farmers, friends and neighbors to gather together, share information and celebrate with each other.” “— CHRIS GIACOMINI, OWNER 11 INVERNESS PARK MARKET Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Inverness

Driving out to the further reaches of Point Reyes National Seashore, Inverness Park is one of your last stops to load up on food before MALT hitting the beach. Inverness Park Market sources food from local farms, fishmongers, PICKS dairies and food artisans. Located in a rich and diverse agricultural nexus, many of the Tomales Bay Pasture ingredients in the foods they prepare are eggs grown locally. Little Wing Farm vegetables Straus Family Creamery ice cream

We are grateful for all of the hard work and care that our local farmers, fishermen, bakers, cheese makers, vintners and brewers put into their crafts.” “— INVERNESS PARK MARKET 12 RESTAURANTS

Interested in dining in West Marin?

The region offers to you a great selection of restaurants, cafes and stores that serve sustainably-raised foods off MALT-protected farms and ranches.

INVERNESS OLEMA »» Inverness Park Market »» Due West »» Inverness Tap Room »» Marin Sun Farms »» Saltwater »»

POINT REYES »» Café Reyes »» Osteria Stellina »» Side Street Kitchen »» Station House Café »» Tomales Bay Foods

MARSHALL TOMALES »» Oyster Co. »» Dillon Beach Resort »» Nick’s Cove »» K&A Takeaway »» The Marshall Store »» William Tell House »» Tony’s Seafood Every time you shop, choose to support family farmers.

Some of the Bay Area’s most acclaimed meats, cheeses, milk, fruits, vegetables and wool products come from MALT-protected farms and ranches. Check out the list below or visit MALT’s Buy Local webpage to support local farmers every time you shop.

Fresh Run Farm

Jensen Ranch

Little Wing Farm

Nicasio Valley Cheese Co.

Nicasio Valley Farms Eggs

Pasture Fresh Eggs

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.

All Star Organics Pozzi Ranch

Barinaga Ranch Rossotti Ranch

Bivalve Dairy Sola Bee Farms

Chi’ken City by Kitty Stemple Creek Ranch

Chileno Valley Ranch Straus Family Creamery

Clover Sonoma Stubbs Vineyard

County Line Harvest Table Top Farm

Cowgirl Creamery Tomales Bay Pastures

Fallon Hill Ranch Tomales Farmstead Creamery OTHER RETAILERS where you can find products from MALT-protected ranches

NORTH BAY EAST BAY

AIM Farmers’ Market, San Rafael Berkeley Bowl, Berkeley

Coyuchi, Point Reyes Station The Local Butcher Shop, Berkeley

Driver’s Market, Sausalito The Natural Grocery Co., Berkeley & El Cerrito The Farm Stand, Forest Knolls

Good Earth, Fairfax & Mill Valley SAN FRANCISCO Inverness Park Market, Inverness

Marin Country Mart Farmers’ CUESA Farmers’ Market Market, Larkspur The Ferry Building Palace Market, Point Reyes Station Good Eggs

Point Reyes Farmers’ Market, Rainbow Grocery Point Reyes Station Woodlands Market Toby’s Feed Barn, Point Reyes Station REGIONAL & NATIONAL Tomales Bay Foods, Point Reyes Station Oliver’s Markets Woodlands Market, Kentfield Whole Foods Markets Woodlands Market, Tiburon Help protect the land that sustains us.

Across the country, we lose a staggering 175 acres of farmland every hour. But here in Marin, we’re writing a different story.

The first farmland trust in the nation, MALT was founded in 1980 by a coalition of environmentalists and ranchers to protect the future of farming in Marin County from mounting pressures for development.

To date, MALT has protected more than half of Marin farmland, forever. We invite you to join us in protecting Marin’s farmland for farming.

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