The Indigo Project with Bushmama Africa at the farm was wonderful. We truly enjoy welcoming the community to the farm! The Indigo Project was a spiritual assignment given to Bushmama to make the connection between denim, cotton, and indigo and the African Indigenous and the African American Community. These communities played a crucial role in […]
The farm team has been hard at work planting the final crops of the season and preparing the land for its winter rest. This fall, they’ve sown a diverse mix of seasonal crops, including lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and collards, with garlic soon to be planted as the final addition. The team has been […]
The North Richmond Farm has been busy this season. Volunteer opportunities are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9–12pm, or every 4th Saturday.
The North Richmond Farm team hopes the recent sunshine has brought joy to the community. A highlight of the season has been welcoming the summer youth apprentices to the farm. During their time, they learned how to harvest, save tomato seeds, and even hatch chicks. As their program came to a close, the team celebrated […]
It has been a busy and productive season at the farm. Here is a look at what has been happening: The team harvested, processed, and dried garlic for CSA shares. The crop did especially well this year, allowing for some to be saved for seed. The farm also welcomed the Summer Youth Apprentices, who jumped […]
Each month brings new growth, fresh produce, and deeper community connections. Here’s what has been happening at the farm: Highlights from This Month: Get Involved:Volunteer days are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM.Join the next volunteer event on Saturday, May 24th, from 9 AM to 1 PM.
At the heart of the North Richmond Farm, a new brick pathway is taking shape, one that tells a story beneath every step. Designed by Bay Tree Design, the pathway’s pattern draws directly from traditional Ohlone basketry native to the Richmond area, honoring the land’s first stewards and weaving cultural memory into the very foundation […]
Before dawn on April 4, 2025, the hum of concrete trucks filled the quiet of North Richmond. By high noon, 99 cubic yards of concrete had been poured into the ground, forming the foundation for what will soon be the Community Resiliency Center at the North Richmond Farm. This wasn’t just a construction milestone, it […]
As spring unfolds, so do our education programs. The North Richmond Farm is alive with energy, thanks to the community members who continue to keep it thriving, from our Spring Break Program to our After-school at the Farm sessions. The season has been filled with sunshine, laughter, and hands-on learning. This April marked the launch […]
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 season. They also launched the first week of the Rudy Lozito Fellowship, kicking off a season of learning, knowledge-sharing, and soil stewardship. Special thanks go […]
