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  • ABOUT US
    • OUR STAFF
    • OUR LEADERSHIP
    • OUR PARTNERS
    • OUR CORE VALUES
    • EQUITY STATEMENT
    • ANNUAL REPORT
  • PROGRAMS
    • WORKSHOPS
    • FARMING FOR JUSTICE WEBINARS
    • THE INCUBATOR FARM
      • Incubator Farm FAQ
      • VOLUNTEER
    • FARM BUSINESS SUPPORT
  • FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM
    • FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM INFO
    • Meet the Program Managers & Alumni
    • Partner Farms and Advisory Committee
  • Get Involved!
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT US
  • GIVE

Posts by Alexas Esposito

FLX Land Reconciliation and Reparations Community Potluck Recap!

By Alexas Esposito | June 3, 2019

It is an honor to share space with other individuals in the community to discuss land access, reconciliation, reparations and rematriation. Groundswell Center, if you don’t know already, is part…

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The 2017 Ag-Census, and You.

By Alexas Esposito | June 3, 2019

The San Diego Food System Alliance put out a brief article, that begins by succinctly describing the 2017 Ag-Census, and why its now 2019 and we’re only talking about it…

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Visit to the Cayuga Nation Farm

By Alexas Esposito | April 30, 2019

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to visit the Cayuga Nation Farm, which is part of the Cayuga Nation Immersion School. In case you didn’t know – The Gayogohó:no, are…

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Beyond the Seed Bank: April Farming for Justice ReCap

By Alexas Esposito | April 18, 2019

“How might growing culturally-appropriate foods and saving their seeds deepen food justice work?,” This was the question posed by Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds to Tuesday’s group of food activists…

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“Farming While Black” and Land Access and Reparations with Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm Recap

By Alexas Esposito | March 28, 2019

March 7th and 8th, we were graced with another visit by Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm, as she shared her presentation “Farming While Black”, inspired by her recent book,…

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Groundswell Center is a Regional Navigator for Farmland for a New Generation NY

By Alexas Esposito | March 21, 2019 | 1

Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming has been chosen to become a Regional Navigator for the Farmland for a New Generation New York! Farmland for a New Generation New…

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Grow Your Own Shiitake Mushrooms

By Alexas Esposito | March 18, 2019

Do you love mushrooms? Do you love shiitake mushrooms? Have you ever wanted to grow them at home? Here are some links about how to inoculate your own mushroom logs!…

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High tunnels, tools, walk in cooler, BCS tractor, High tunnels, tools, walk in cooler, BCS tractor, and more! All at the incubator farm for you to learn! Registration is open. Link in bio!
Come and learn about cover crops and soil health w Come and learn about cover crops and soil health with our Farm Manager and other specialists in the community! Incubator Farm 2024 registration form in the bio! #localfarmers #localfarm #ithaca #ithacany #covercrop
Do you know how to use and maintain farm tools? Co Do you know how to use and maintain farm tools? Come and learn at the Incubator Farm Program! Registration on the bio. Deadline is Jan 31 #smallfarms #localfarm #beggingfarmers
Have you heard? We’re seeking up to five new Inc Have you heard? We’re seeking up to five new Incubator Farmers for 2023! 1/4 acre plots, farm facilities, and training will be provided. Learn more about this program at our link in bio and help us spread the word! 🎉🌱🌻

#groundswellcenter #beginnerfarmers #newfarmers #localfood #localfarming #foodjustice #ithaca #sustainableagriculture
Literal translation is “He that gives a little i Literal translation is “He that gives a little is not a curse.” In other words, “When someone gives a small amount it is a blessing.” ❣️

2022 has been a challenging year for Groundswell including big changes to funding. We need your help to continue our work. Any small amount is a huge gift for us at this moment. A big THANK YOU to our recent contributors and monthly donors. 🙌🏽

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Yes! On Dec 22nd Thursday come and buy from small Yes! On Dec 22nd Thursday come and buy from small farmers and local food at Press Bay from 2 to 6pm. See you there!! #localfood #smallfarms #buylocal #ithaca #tompkinscounty #fingerlakesregion
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us this year 🙏🏽 We’re offering gifts of farm education zines and thank you certificates for those who contribute to Groundswell’s programs by the end of the year. Give by this Sunday 12/18 for mail to arrive by 12/25, barring any postal delays. After this a second batch will be sent in early January. Link in bio.

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Hey! Groundswell Incubator Farm will have 1/4 acre Hey! Groundswell Incubator Farm will have 1/4 acres plot for new farmers in 2023. We will post the application soon! Spread the word! #smallfarm #smallfarmer #localfood
We asked Chacha, our Farm Manager, what inspires y We asked Chacha, our Farm Manager, what inspires you to do the work you do? “To help contribute to soil health and the environment's natural progression. To support quality and healthy food for the community in all of our processes in farming.” Chacha gives his enthusiasm and energy to serve our community! #givetuesday #giveseason #givingseason #community #smallfarms #bipocfarms
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