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Marin Organic

Marin Organics; a Homegrown Success

A sparsely populated and remote part of the county is now an organic food mecca.

by Jacoba Charles
February 22, 2016
A serene rural scene at sunrise with a white house partially surrounded by tall, bare trees. The foreground features rows of organically cultivated land, with early morning sunlight casting long shadows. Roots intertwine gently through the soil, while a wooded area forms the background under a clear sky.

History of Marin County's Organic Farming

Forward-thinking farmers.

by Tim Porter, Photographer
September 19, 2008

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Marin Roots, SF Plates: 3 Chefs Bringing North Bay Flavor to the City
When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
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Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners in Giving, 2024


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Perhaps there’s something in the water, because La Perhaps there’s something in the water, because Larkspur makes a strong case to be crowned Central Marin’s most charming city. Incorporated in 1908, Larkspur’s “Old Downtown” was officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. In the decades since, it’s continued to blossom into a region that today thrives as a bustling hub of retail, events, nature and more. Larkspur’s perpetual popularity is further compounded by its foot-traffic friendly layout, bountiful options for fantastic food and its crucial role as the home to one of Golden Gate Transit’s main ferry terminals. Whether you're visiting Larkspur for the first time or playing tourist in your hometown, these are the best things to do while you're here: 1️⃣ See a movie at The Lark 2️⃣ Take a ferry ride 3️⃣ Enjoy a taste of Paris at Left Bank 4️⃣ Go shopping on Magnolia Avenue 5️⃣ Hike in Baltimore Canyon Preserve See what else Larkspur has to offer in our bio 🔗 What's your favorite thing to do in Larkspur? Comment below👇 ✍️ @zackruskin 📷 Photo courtesy of Marin Tourism Board #marinmagazine #marincounty #larkspur #centralmarin #thingstodo
Did you hear? Marin Magazine (270 Media) cleaned u Did you hear? Marin Magazine (270 Media) cleaned up at the 48th Annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards! A huge congratulations to all of our amazing writers, editors and photographers. Thanks to the San Francisco Press Club for hosting us last night. Hearing from the likes of Bill Martin, Carla Marinucci and Doug Sovern (all Lifetime Achievement Award winners!) was a reminder of the vital role the Fourth Estate plays in our democracy. We are honored to be awarded among some of the best and the brightest in the industry. Swipe to see all our awards 🏆 #marinmagazine #sfpressclub #sanfranciscopressclub #greaterbayareajournalismawards #excellenceinjournalism #magazinecover #magazine
Want to be featured in Marin Magazine AND win $250 Want to be featured in Marin Magazine AND win $250? 📲 We're celebrating the season with a county-wide holiday photo contest ❄️ We want to see your festive moments in Marin! How to enter 📷 1. Download the Hello! Marin app 2. Create a public profile 3. Post your photo(s) to the Holiday Photo Contest Good luck and happy holidays! ☃️ #marinmagazine #marincounty #photocontest #holidayphotos #holidaycheer #hellomarin
This year, there are a whopping 6🤷7 nonprofits in This year, there are a whopping 6🤷7 nonprofits in our Marin Gives Back feature! Whether you have $50 or $5,000 or even $10,000, here's how to donate to our great community this holiday season. Details in bio 🔗 Which ones are you donating to? Comment below! 📷 Christian Mills #marinmagazine #marincounty #maringivesback #seasonofgiving #givingback #donations
We love spotlighting the best Northern California We love spotlighting the best Northern California winter getaways — and this season, San Ramon is at the top of our list ❄️ Enter to win a special winter giveaway with our partner, Discover San Ramon: 🏨 Two-night stay at Residence Inn San Ramon 🍽️ $50 Slanted Door San Ramon gift card To enter: ✔️ Follow @DiscoverSanRamonCA and @MarinMagazine ✔️ Like this post ✔️ Tag a friend The lucky winner will be randomly chosen on 12/4. Discover San Ramon invites you to stay, play, shop and skate all winter long. From glowing lights and open-air shopping to festive family fun, cozy dining and complimentary ice skating tickets with select hotel stays, it’s the perfect place to unwind and celebrate. Enter for your chance to win — and start planning your festive & effortless escape! #marinmagazine #discoversanramonca #marincounty #sanramon #giveaway #wintergetaway #iceskating
The December issue has arrived 👏 What's inside: 📌 The December issue has arrived 👏 What's inside: 📌 2025 Year in Review 💛 Annual Marin Gives Back Feature 🌲 A Love Letter to Larkspur ⛷️ Tahoe's Newest Hit List ➕ And much, much more! Grab a copy, dive in and celebrate the season of giving 🫶 #marinmagazine #marincounty #magazine #maringivesback #theseasonofgiving #larkspur
Humbowl has arrived in San Rafael! #MarinNewInTown Humbowl has arrived in San Rafael! #MarinNewInTown Humbowl offers fresh, on-the-go bowls perfect for a healthy lunch. There are a few flavor profile options like Thai curry or breakfast, and all of them feature a slew of mix-ins and tasty sauces. Welcome to Marin! 📍881 4th St, San Rafael #marinmagazine #marincounty #newbusiness #localbusiness #marinbusiness
The perfect healthy fall recipe to try 🥬 Delicata The perfect healthy fall recipe to try 🥬 Delicata, Radicchio and Black Rice Salad Ingredients Serves 4 Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes, plus rice cooking and cooling time Dressing 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Salad 1 cup black rice Kosher salt 1 large or 2 small delicata squash 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large head radicchio, cored, leaves torn 2 to 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley Pepitas and/or dried cranberries, for garnish Directions Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. Cook the rice, according to package instructions. Season to taste with salt and set aside to cool. Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Cut the squash crosswise in 1/3-inch-thick slices; scoop out the seeds. Place the rings in a large bowl. Add the oil, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin and black pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the squash rings in one layer on the baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and roast until tender and golden brown in spots, about 25 minutes, flipping once. Remove from the oven and lightly brush with the dressing. Cool to lukewarm or room temperature. Spread the radicchio in a serving bowl. Stir the scallions into the rice and then spoon the rice over and around the radicchio. Arrange the delicata rings over the salad, tucking some of the rings under the radicchio leaves. Garnish with parsley and the pepitas/dried cranberries, if using. Drizzle with the remaining dressing to your taste. Comment below if you want to make it! ✍️ Written by Lynda Balslev 📷 Photo by Lynda Balslev #marinmagazine #marincounty #squashrecipes #delicatasquash #fallrecipe
This picture, taken in the 1930s, shows one of two This picture, taken in the 1930s, shows one of two, still operating Marin railroad tunnels that were built nearly 150-years ago. That’s an electric-powered interurban railcar entering the 1,200-foot Cal Park Tunnel, which was constructed in 1884. It was rebuilt in 2010 and is now being used by SMART (Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit) running between Larkspur and numerous northern destinations — the billboard advertising paint is on today’s Highway 101. The other tunnel that is still operational was also rebuilt by SMART, and burrowed into the hill between downtown San Rafael and the Marin County Civic Center. When driving Highway 101 and nearing North San Pedro Road, you’re near this tunnel, the Porto Suello Tunnel. According to historian Richard Torney, though Marin is one of the smallest counties in California (per area), it once had an astounding 10 railroad tunnels open and operating. Other tunnels include two created in 1884 for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad line that connected Tiburon and San Rafael, the Reed Tunnel near Tiburon’s Blackie’s Pasture where trestle timbers are still standing, and the Meadowsweet Tunnel in Corte Madera where no remnants are visible today. Finally, there’s the much-discussed Alto Tunnel on the Mill Valley – Corte Madera border. Its 2,200-feet length was bored (a process of building a tunnel, using a Tunnel Boring Machine, or TBM) in 1884, and was operational until 1971. It was then sealed shut with pea gravel and concrete. A group called Friends of Alto Tunnel would now like to reopen it, and create a greenway path for bikes and hikes that would connect southern and northern Marin — its estimated cost is somewhere north of $50 million. ✍️ Written by Jim Wood 📷 Photo courtesy of The Fred Codoni Collection #marinmagazine #marincounty #marinhistory #traintunnel
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