There were many Earth Day celebrations around the Bay last month. Here in North Richmond there were a couple of celebrations — one that was new and different — a FREE farmer’s market! It was a collaboration between The Black Neighborhood, The Family Justice Center, Fresh Approach, Urban Tilth, White Pony Express, and McGlothen Temple….
Category: Health
Community Gives Input on CDFA Farm Bill
Urban Tilth hosted the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Farm Bill Listening Session. As part of this event, the State Commission members on Food and Agriculture conducted its board meeting at the Urban Tilth’s North Richmond Farm, including an extensive Listening Session focusing on the Farm Bill. This session included speakers Navina Khanna…
A North Richmond Gem
Sitting on 3-acre lot is a busy, vibrant farm in the historic town of North Richmond, California. Through the farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, residents stop in weekly to get fresh produce or have the goods delivered. The CSA bag may include daikon, beets, snap peas . . . you can even add honey,…