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 […]
After eight months of learning, stewarding, cooking, and exploring, the fellows completed the program and marked the milestone with a celebration attended by Urban Tilth staff, family, friends, and collaborators. Celebrating the 2025 Rudy Lozito Graduates Reflections from the graduating class included statements such as:“The farm is one of the only places where I’ve felt […]
In August, the Rudy Lozito Fellows took on a special build project: creating a cob bench at the Verde Partnership Garden (VPG) at Verde Elementary School in North Richmond. The process unfolded as follows: The result is a functional and beautiful cob bench, built entirely by hand, that will serve the Verde Partnership Garden community […]
The Rudy Lozito Fellows have had a full and engaging season of learning, cooking, tasting, and exploring. Their work has blended hands-on farm practice with lessons from expert educators and community partners. This cycle began with a vermicomposting lesson led by Dr. Garcia, where fellows explored the role of worms in building healthy soil. They […]
The Rudy Lozito Fellowship is now entering its third month of programming, with participants continuing to deepen their connection to the land and each other through hands-on learning and cultural exchange. Recent Highlights Include: The fellowship continues to offer rich, experiential learning rooted in reciprocity, tending to the land as a form of tending to […]
The first month and a half of the season has been off to a vibrant and inspiring start as we welcomed this year’s fellows into the program. We began with a meaningful sun catcher building ceremony, special thanks to Linda, Rudy Lozito’s mom, for generously sharing her time, space, and stories with us. Since then, […]
The Rudy Lozito Fellowship Program (RLFP) is about more than farming, it’s about opportunity, growth, and connection. Created in honor of Rudy Lozito, a former Urban Tilth farm manager and cherished community member, the program offers young people a chance to dig into agriculture and sustainability while developing the skills they need to make a […]
Urban Tilth is proud to introduce the 2025 cohort of the Rudy Lozito Fellowship Program. This year, the organization warmly welcomes four inspiring individuals: Donté Clark, Cristina Rendon, Jeremiah Haskins, and Jason Moore. Each fellow brings a unique background and perspective, contributing to the rich diversity and strength of the program. Urban Tilth looks forward […]
The team is excited to share a special testimonial video featuring King, a 2024 Rudy Lozito Fellow who has since joined the North Richmond Farm crew as a Farm Coordinator. In this video, King reflects on his fellowship journey and shares some exciting news about the upcoming cohort. Applications for the 2025 Rudy Lozito Fellowship […]
The Rudy Lozito Urban Farming Fellowship program proudly celebrated the graduation of its latest cohort on Friday, October 25th, 2024, at the North Richmond Farm. Over the past six months, four fellows dedicated themselves to learning sustainable and regenerative farming practices, gaining hands-on experience in organic crop production, soil health, and animal husbandry. Through workshops, […]
