After years of planning, community advocacy, and a major funding setback, a new investment is helping bring long-awaited improvements to North Richmond, from cleaner homes and greener streets to the next phase of a Community Resiliency Center! We’ve got some big news to celebrate in North Richmond! The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) […]
State Senator Jesse Arreguín has secured $1 million to help complete Phase 2 construction at North Richmond Farm, bringing new momentum to a community vision more than 14 years in the making! We have some exciting news to share! State Senator Jesse Arreguín has secured $1 million in state funding for Urban Tilth’s North Richmond […]
A Look Back at Summer 2026 with the Orchard for ALL! Team The 2026 Summer Apprenticeship Program was a six-week experience filled with hands-on learning, environmental education, and personal growth for our four apprentices and facilitators. Throughout the program, apprentices explored environmental justice, agriculture, tree care, food systems, and community resilience while gaining practical skills […]
Every summer, for the past 18 years, 40 young people from across West Contra Costa County have stepped onto a farm, picked up a shovel, or restored a creek for the very first time. For many, it’s also the first time they’ve been paid to learn, to be mentored by environmental professionals, or encouraged to […]
The “Not for Us, Without Us!” initiative marked the first major project under “North Richmond at the Table,” a broader effort led by Urban Tilth to center residents in shaping climate adaptation, pollution reduction, and just transition investments in North Richmond. The process culminated in a final community vote and celebration following a series of […]
On Friday, May 8, 2026, we celebrated the mothers and loved ones in our community with a flower giveaway at the North Richmond Farm. The farm director, collective managers, coordinators, and volunteers all played a part in making the event possible. Together, the team distributed flower bouquets and potted plants to more than 96 community […]
How the Fruit Tree Giveaway Began (and Why It Still Matters) Urban Tilth’s Fruit Tree Giveaways began eight years ago as a creative, community-driven response to a challenge in the early days of the Edible Food Forest at Unity Park. At the time, fruit trees were being dug up and removed soon after planting. Instead […]
Afterschool at the Farm is a place where we strike a gentle balance between education, play, exploration, and munching on good ol’ veggies. Rain or shine, it’s a space where wonder comes alive. This past winter season, youth engaged the farm through all their senses, diving deeper each week into the living systems around them. […]
Bringing together North Richmond residents, CSA members, and staff to guide the farm’s vision, programs, and priorities The North Richmond Farm Community Advisory Committee brings together local residents, CSA members, and farm staff to shape the farm’s future. This dedicated group shares ideas and insights on projects, events, communications, and programming. Led by our community […]
