County surveys interest in Measure A food and agriculture grant program

Marin County Parks is signaling its support for sustainable agriculture and food systems with its development of the new Measure A Community Food and Agriculture Grant Program. The program, which will provide grants to agricultural organizations ranging from $5,000 to $100,000, will be informed by what Parks director Max Korten called a “massive outreach” initiative. So far, Mr. Korten said, community members have expressed interest in community gardens, carbon farming, access to agricultural land for…