News and Updates
SBALT Joins the California Green Business Network
December, 2019
The San Benito Agricultural Land Trust achieves California Green Business
SBALT forms new conservation partnership
August, 2019
SBALT permanently protects 27 acres of prime soils at Phil Foster Ranch in San Juan Valley. This is the popular local farm that San Benito residents know as Pinnacle Organically Grown that offers fresh organic fruits and vegetables wholesale and direct to consumers.
State grant award funds SBALT acquisition
December, 2019
The California Strategic Growth Council acknowledges SBALT with a grant award through the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program. Funds will directly preserve San Benito County farmland through a conservation easement acquisition.
Capacity Building grants fund SBALT accreditation efforts
June, 2019
SBALT receives a capacity building grant from the Community Foundation for San Benito County and matching funds from grocer Raley's Nob Hill. Funding will support completion of property reports, milestone achievements towards Land Trust Alliance accreditation.