Posts by Karlem
Applications Now Open for Groundswell Incubator Farm!
When the ice melts next spring, and the sun starts warming the ground, Groundswell’s first group of “incubees” will be moving into their newly-leased sites at the Groundswell Incubator Farm,…
Read MoreThe Quintessential Black Farmer: Juju Harris
Juju Harris By Kirtrina Baxter Since my interest in this food justice movement began, I have met so many wonderful agriculturalists and foodies. The faces of a lot of these…
Read MoreGet ready for the Food Justice Summit!
Walkathon and Block Party to be held Saturday, Sep. 22 Groundswell is proud to be collaborating with GreenStar Community Projects to present Ithaca’s Second Annual Food Justice Summit on Saturday,…
Read MoreThe Jewel of Lisle: A Garden Provides
The Lisle Community Garden. by Barbara C. Harrison “Traveling to Apalachin, NY in June 2011, I came across a community garden. I stopped and walked the area. I was so…
Read MoreVendors wanted! Groundswell Local Food & Farm Festival, Oct 21
Farm and food entrepreneurs wanted! We’re looking for vendors of all kinds for our Local Food & Farm Fest, Sunday, October 21, 1-4 pm. The Local Food & Farm Fest…
Read MoreThe Quintessential Black Farmer: Sista Sophia and Lady Buggs Farm
Sophia Buggs and Lady Buggs Farm, a farm and spiritual center. by Kirtrina Baxter When this interview started out it was not your conventional conversation. Sophia Buggs is a magikal…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Stephanie Chan
Stephanie tending her new garden in Brooklyn. Stephanie was a Groundswell trainee in 2011’s New Farmer Training Program. In 2011 and 2012, she served as Groundswell’s Program Evaluation Assistant. We’d…
Read MoreInstructor Profile: Keierra and Mario Callaway
Mario and Keierra Callaway Mario and Keierra were Groundswell trainees in 2011’s New Farmer Training Program, and returned in 2012 to teach our “Community Ecology: Understanding your Social Context” for…
Read MorePrepping the Ground!: Starting Work on Groundswell's Incubator Farm
The Groundswell Incubator pond site. by Devon Van Noble We’re thrilled to announce that field work on the Incubator site at EcoVillage has begun! On June 23rd, Groundswell volunteer Jeff…
Read MoreThe Quintessential Black Farmer: The Urban Garden
Kirtrina’s urban garden. by Kirtrina Baxter Urban gardening is the new wave of healthy eating in the city, but is it so new? When talking and meeting folks the last…
Read More