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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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Happy Mother’s Day to all momas! We are thrilled Happy Mother’s Day to all momas! We are thrilled to host the Mother’s Day Soirée today at 3pm at @stonebendfarm! Thank you for the sponsorship @openspacescider and @wegmans. Thank you for the donations from the wonderful local farms and businesses @hazelnutkitchen @greenstar_coop @hopshirebrews @thewatershedithaca @evescidery @redbyrdcider @flxciderhouse @osmotewine @usoniawine #fingerlakesregion #fingerlakes #smallfarm #localfarmers #localbusiness #tompkins
We just got some more information about the flight We just got some more information about the flight over Ithaca silent auction prize! Sounds pretty dreamy!

Wayne Bezner Kerr says,
"The aircraft will be rented from the East Hill Flying Club. Depending on the size of the people, the winner may be able to bring a friend or perhaps two children along. We will try to schedule it for a nice late evening and sunset cruise to see the beautiful agricultural landscapes on both sides of Cayuga lake, with a bit of sightseeing over Taughannock Falls."

Bid on this item and others at the Mother's Day Soirèe! 
Presale tickets and more info: groundswellcenter.org/2023soiree
We were just offered an AMAZING contribution to th We were just offered an AMAZING contribution to the Mother's Day Soirèe silent auction! Big thanks to our Groundswell Board member and treasurer Rachel Bezner-Kerr and her husband Wayne Bezner Kerr for offering such a unique and valuable experience!

Bid on this and more at the silent auction at our Mother's Day Soirèe! 🥂

Link in bio for info & tickets: groundswellcenter.org/2023soiree 🌿
Wood fired pizza at @stonebendfarm is a perfect ex Wood fired pizza at @stonebendfarm is a perfect example of why we're lucky to live in the Finger Lakes! Down to the pepperoni and sausage, these pizza ingredients are sourced from small farms. Delicious!

Presale tickets to our Mother's Day Soirèe at Stone Bend Farm available at our link in bio!
groundswellcenter.org/2023soiree 🌱
*new position open! Farm Education and Communicati *new position open! Farm Education and Communications Intern*

Interested in farming and food justice? Want to spend time experiencing and learning from a BIPOC-led Incubator Farm this summer? This June-August we're offering a paid internship in partnership with Discover Cayuga Lake. Learn more and apply by May 1st! 

groundswellcenter.org/watershed-internship
Have you seen @stonebendfarm 's greenhouse? It's a Have you seen @stonebendfarm 's greenhouse? It's a GORGEOUS timber frame structure perfect for sharing food, music, and quality time with friends and family. We'll be here this Mother's Day 5/14 from 3-7p with music by @travisknappmusic and @universeofannie - come celebrate the season with us and raise funds for Groundswell and the Incubator Farm! ✨✨✨🌱

$15 presale tickets at link in bio or groundswellcenter.org/2023soiree !

#groundswellcenter #farmeducation #regenerativeagriculture #sustainableagriculture #localfarming #localfood #climateresilence #ithaca #fingerlakes #upstateny #farmjustice #foodjustice
Gorgeous Spring Day with farm visitors. Our Execut Gorgeous Spring Day with farm visitors. Our Executive Director @juliana_quaresma and Farm Manager Chacha hosted the Humphrey Program Fellows 2023 from Cornell University.  We had a good conversation about small sustainable farming practices,
climate adaptation practices, food programs and more. Thank you for visiting everyone!  @cornell_humphreyfellowship @humphreyfellowship
It's been far too long since we gathered together! It's been far too long since we gathered together! Join us this Mother's Day for a celebration of the growing season with live music by @universeofannie & @travisknappmusic, and local food, cider, beer, and wine! We'll have this special event at @stonebendfarm's gorgeous timber frame greenhouse and farm-to-table venue in Newfield. Proceeds to benefit Groundswell and the Incubator Farm! Tickets include entry and live music, and food & drink will be available for purchase. 🌻🌻🌻

More info + tickets at our link in bio ⭐
groundswellcenter.org/2023soiree

Donations of cider, wine and beer facilitated by Melissa Madden of @openspacescider !

#groundswellcenter #farmeducation #regenerativeagriculture #sustainableagriculture #localfarming #localfood #climateresilence #ithaca #fingerlakes #upstateny #farmjustice #foodjustice
Learning is better in community! We welcomed our 2 Learning is better in community! We welcomed our 2023 cohort of Incubator Farmers (most but not all pictured here) with orientation last week!

As if starting to farm wasn't enough to keep them busy in the spring, we know that the new Incubator Farmers are occupied with family and job obligations as well. Farm Manager Cha Cha is arranging group and one-on-one training sessions with timing based around the new farmers' various schedules. The effort is worth it to ensure time isn't a barrier to participate in the program.

Welcome, new farmers! 👏👏👏🌱 

To a fruitful season ahead! 🌻🌾🥕

#groundswellcenter #farmeducation #regenerativeagriculture #sustainableagriculture #localfarming #localfood #climateresilence #ithaca #fingerlakes #upstateny #farmjustice #foodjustice
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