The new North Richmond Farm is so much more than an urban agriculture project. Our dream is to be a neighborhood anchor that seeds healing, connection, self-determination, and prosperity for our entire community by serving as the heart of resident-led organizing and opportunity in North Richmond.

2024 Accomplishments

Oct - Dec

* Landscaping and NEW Irrigation: Installed irrigation systems and planted native species along the History Walk with help from enthusiastic volunteers and plants grown by the Watersheds Team.

* Bioretention Planters and NEW Greenhouse: Built sidewalks with bioretention planters on Brookside Drive and erected the main greenhouse. Summer Youth Apprentices contributed by plastering building projects.

July - Sept

* Volunteer Efforts and Infrastructure: Hosted a Volunteer Build Day to plaster the Watershed Workshop. Poured concrete for a driveway, rain garden planters, and Phase 2 parking curbs.

April - June

* History Walk and New Crop Rows: Began work on the History Walk and outdoor classrooms while planting new crop rows to keep farm operations thriving.

* Eco-Friendly Wall Insulation: Created Light Straw Clay insulation for the Watershed Workshop, blending sustainability with community participation.

Jan - March

* Phase 2 Buildings go up!: Installed heavy timber trusses, completed the Farm Annex, and celebrated a “Topping Out” milestone as several key buildings took shape.

* Foundations and Utilities: Poured footings for Phase 2 buildings and installed sewer, water, and storm drain systems to support future growth!

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As you can see, this year has been a transformative journey for the North Richmond Farm, filled with sustainable building milestones, vibrant planting days, and the unwavering dedication of our staff, volunteers, and community partners.

With your help, we can fundraise to complete the last six weeks of construction needed to complete Phase 2 and move onto Phase 3!

With your end-of-year donation, together, we can finish this phase strong and take the next step toward building a vibrant, sustainable future for our community.

Let’s keep the momentum going!

Invest in the Farm

Your contribution will transform the farm into a permanent, community-owned asset that will create opportunity, fuel resident-led organizing, and feed hearts and minds, spirits and bellies for generations to come.