We’re putting our energy into transforming the farm with several exciting construction projects. At the heart of this effort is the Main Barn House, which will become the new home for the CSA team to pack fresh produce. Previously, all washing and packing happened outside, rain or shine, but this new space will keep both […]
Cloudy days herald the rainy season at the Greenway, but that doesn’t slow our toil! Recently, we’ve been cleaning up lots of trash in between the rain, and we hope you can join us in dreaming of a cleaner Greenway! If you want to play outside, rain or shine, check out what events we have […]
As October ushers in the rainy season, the North Richmond Farm is taking important steps to protect our local waterways during construction. This month, crews completed the installation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPP) measures across the site, which is an essential part of responsible site management. Key safeguards now in place include rock dissipators, silt […]
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 […]
What a beautiful journey it has been over the last 20 years. From the Greenway to the North Richmond Farm, we took the time to appreciate the work, land, and the community that has grown into what Urban Tilth is today. Our 20th Anniversary brought together neighbors, elders, youth, and partners to celebrate all we’ve […]
Urban Tilth’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program has been hard at work this past month, packing and distributing fresh, pesticide-free produce to local community members. In total, the team packed 2,010 produce bags across the CSA program — a milestone that reflects the growing support and ongoing commitment to food justice in Richmond. Each weekly […]
Another week of our Basins of Relations Training Program is in the books! We began by exploring how rivers shape and nurture our communities—and have now shifted our focus to the biodiversity of the San Francisco Bay Area. This week, we: Check out the photos below for highlights from our latest adventures! This project is […]
For our 20th anniversary, the RHS team hand-curated a calming herbal tea blend harvested from our Richmond High gardens and North Richmond Farm herbs. In addition to our cilantro seeds, we have planted, harvested, and processed them throughout the summer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urban Tilth🏡🌱 (@urbantilth)
A Day to Remember: Honoring Our Speakers, Storytellers, and Community The 20th Anniversary Celebration began with afternoon site visits and farm tours, and continued into the evening with live jazz, delicious food, and dancing. We are deeply grateful to everyone who: Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who shared their voices and stories at the 20th […]
