Growing the Future: Farming Families of Marin

Grown In Marin Event


Title:		Growing the Future: Farming Families of Marin
Start Date:		06-Mar-09
End Date:		31-Dec-09
URL:		http://www.marinhistory.org/growingfuture.html
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Location:		Marin History Museum
Address:		1125 B Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Description:
		Agriculture has thrived in West Marin since the mid-19th century when the Californios, the first Mexican land grantees, settled here, followed by European immigrants who established family farms that are still a vital part of the local economy. Growing the Future will engage visitors in the history of farming in Marin as well as connect them to the contemporary stories of farmers today. Opening Friday, February 13, the exhibition includes a substantial oral history project featuring local farm families. Al Poncia, founding board member of MALT, Loren Poncia, Al's son and current MALT board member, and Albert Straus, organic dairyman and son of MALT co-founder Ellen Straus are some of the members of the Marin agricultural community whose voices bring the story of Marin agriculture to life. Visit www.marinhistory.org for more information.