Our Mission

Urban Tilth inspires, hires, and trains local residents to cultivate agriculture, feed our community, and restore relationships to land to build a more sustainable food system, within a just and healthier community.

Sowing the seeds of collective power

North Richmond Farm Project

The development of our farm builds on Urban Tilth’s two decades of bringing to life a resident-led vision for healthy food access, local jobs, and community empowerment. Since 2014, we’ve partnered with County Supervisor John Gioia’s office to transform a county-owned vacant lot into a flourishing community hub, and are now expanding this project to 10 acres to create a center for urban agriculture, education, and organizing.

With the continued support of our diverse funders and community members, this vibrant hub will become a cornerstone of collective health and sustainable food justice in North Richmond.

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Construction In Progress

Completed
  • Replaced drainage ditches along Fred Jackson Way with sidewalk, bike lane, and rain gardens
  • Rain gardens created filter pollutants from roadway, sending cleaner water to San Pablo Creek
  • Created safe pedestrian access to the farm for North Richmond residents
  • Completed underground utilities, grading, and irrigation system upgrades
In Progress
  • Includes building all farm supporting facilities: greenhouse, native plant nursery, tool shed, honey harvesting shed, crop rows, and 80 fruit trees for the orchard
  • Building the Watershed Learning Center
  • Adding 2 outdoor classrooms
  • Constructing the first section of the History Walk
  • Installing our beloved compost toilet
In Progress
  • Building the "Main Barn" Community Resiliency Center:
  • Year-round facilities including an indoor Produce Wash and Pack area, Farm Store for daily access to fruit and vegetables, Children’s Garden, and a Meeting Room for events, workshops, and community meetings.
  • During emergencies, the building serves as a resiliency center with a special HVAC system for clear air emergencies, 4 days solar power backup, and refrigeration for medicines and food, overnight shelter and access to critical information and services.

Get Connected

Connect with Urban Tilth’s network of free and low-cost food, health, gardening, and
environmental resources designed to help our community thrive.

Sign Up For Fresh, Local Produce

CSA
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Get a Prescription For Fresh Produce

Veggie RX
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FREE Fruit Trees, Care, & Resources

Orchard for ALL!
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Find FREE, Local Produce Near You

FREE Farm Stands
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Pick Up FREE Starter Plants

FREE Nursery Stands
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FREE Water Recycling Services

Watershed
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Construction Progress at the North Richmond Farm

New permeable, ADA-accessible paths are being installed at the farm. Designed by Bay Tree Design, the brick pattern is inspired by traditional Ohlone basketry from the Richmond area and will […]

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  • Spring in Full Bloom at the North Richmond Farm

    The North Richmond Farm is buzzing with activity this April as the season brings new growth and energy. The team has installed trellising and planted the first fruits of the […]

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  • Protecting North Richmond: Thank You to Our Elected Leaders for Taking a Stand

    Urban Tilth send our deepest gratitude to Congressman John Garamendi and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, for your fierce and courageous support of the North Richmond Resiliency Initiative. Yesterday they sent a […]

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