Local Government Food Policy Database
Sustainable Marin: Natural Systems and Agriculture Element of the Marin Countywide Plan
| Jurisdiction Name | Marin County |
| State / Province | CA |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | County |
| Population | 252,409 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2007 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF |
| Policy Type | plan |
| GFC Topic | community food production, community food security |
| Keywords | agricultural land preservation, agriculture, animals, environmental quality, environmental sustainability, farmland preservation, food infrastructure, food production, food system, land use, local food, master plan, plan, rural agriculture, sustainability, urban agriculture |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Marin County Board of Supervisors |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Marin County Community Development Agency |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
One of the main goals of the comprehensive plan for Marin County is sustainability. Many recommendations are made in the plan pertaining to natural systems and agriculture: ways to protect watersheds, preserve land, and supporting local ranching, farming and food are all suggested. Increasing diversity of agricultural products and preserving agricultural lands and resources are also desired outcomes of this plan. |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd |
| Contact | Brian Crawford |
| Position Title | Director |
| Organization | Community Development Agency |
| Phone | 415-473-6275 |
