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Thai Turkey Wrap

SBALT celebrates 30 years of preserving local agricultural lands

November 1, 2023, Mission Village Voice
On November 29, 1993, San Benito Agricultural Land Trust's Articles of Incorporation were filed with the California Secretary of State.
Foster Ranch

How Conservation Land Trusts Protect California Landscapes for Generations to Come

October 15, 2023, California Local
From the snow-capped Sierra Nevada to the rolling hills of the Central Valley, and all the way to the redwoods by the sea, California contains a diverse abundance of stunning natural landscapes.
Lynn Overtree on Ranch Day

Harvesting nature's bounty: Collecting seeds from native plants

October 1, 2023, Mission Village Voice
Native plants are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems, perfectly adapted to local climates and conditions. They provide essential habitat for wildlife, support biodiversity, and offer  a glimpse into the natural heritage of a region.
Nyland burn

San Benito County gets $758K for wildfire resilience

September 1, 2023, Mission Village Voice
In a concerted effort to enhance wildfire resilience and mitigate the devastating impacts of increasingly frequent wildfires...
Nyland burn

San Benito County gets $758K for wildfire resilience

August 10, 2023 Hollister Freelance
The State Coastal Conservancy earlier this summer approved $758,000 to fund a San Benito Wildfire Regional Prioritization Plan...
Foster Ranch

Phil Foster Ranch fully protected forever

August 1, 2023 Mission Village Voice
Strawberries. Leeks. Canary Melons. Tomatoes. Basil. Walnuts. Apple juice. That is a sample of what you can buy from Pinnacle Organically Grown Produce...
Nyland barn

SBALT takes title to the Historic Harvey and Gladys Nyland Property

July 1, 2023 Mission Village Voice

On June 1, after managing the land for 20 months, your local San Benito Agricultural Land Trust (SBALT) took title to the Nyland property.

Woodland trail on Nyland

Land trusts announce formal conveyance of Nyland Property

June 20, 2023, BenitoLink

Trust for Public Land along with local land trust partners including the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust...

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May Ranch Day

 

Join SBALT for May 7th Ranch Day Hike on Nyland

May 1, 2023, Mission Village Voice

For our May Ranch Day, Kim Johnson from R.E.A.C.H. San Benito Parks Foundation ("REACH") will lead a hike on Nyland.

Cattle

April 1, 2023, Mission Village Voice

March 21st was the 50th anniversary of National Ag Day, AND the beginning of spring!

Soap Lake Ranch

February 1, 2023, Mission Village Voice

The Carmel River came through my home in the early hours of February 3,1998. At the same time, the town of Pajaro, near Watsonville

2005 SBC Fair Booth

January 1, 2023, Mission Village Voice

Happy New Year from all of us at SBALT!  2023 is a big milestone for us, because the land trust will turn 30 years old on November 29th!

Prescribed burn

December 1, 2022, Mission Village Voice

This fall or winter, the Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association (CCPBA)'s goal is to reintroduce beneficial fire to a small area on the Trust for Public Land's Nyland Property in San Juan Bautista, weather and other conditions permitting.

Foster Ranch Tour (B. Connolly)

November 1, 2022, Mission Village Voice

Phil Foster walks with a shovel on his property in San Juan Bautista. Following him is a group of SBALT supporters (donors and volunteers), eager to learn about the sustainable practices he has employed for three decades.

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