Posts by Maggie McAden
The Learning Farm: Connecting Kids to the Land
Connecting children and families to the land is a primary goal of the Learning Farm. Based in Ithaca, the farm focuses on exposure to the outdoors and education about the natural world. It is also a juicery, and the Learning Farm Juicery grew out of a desire to see healthier juices on the market for…
Read MoreSouth Hill Cider: An A-peel-ing Addition
In 2014, Steve Selin and his family achieved their dream of owning their own estate cider orchard. Now, the 5-acre South Hill Cider Orchard boasts 20 varieties of apples and 1,500 trees. Just this fall, South Hill Cider opened a new cider house and tasting room, located next to the orchard, and participated in Finger…
Read MoreWhat does the Green New Deal Mean for Justice & Farming?
The Green New Deal is increasingly becoming a hot topic in discussions about climate change. Introduced by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Edward J. Markey earlier this year, the Green New Deal is a plan to fight climate change through moving away from fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy,…
Read MoreNorthstar Farm: Starting Out Strong
At Northstar Farm, food goes straight from the field to people’s plates. The farm grows produce based around Northstar House’s menu. The pub, located in Fall Creek, is supplied with a steady flow of fresh, organic food from the farm. The pub has several co-owners, and Northstar Farm is located on one of the co-owner’s…
Read MoreFruition Seeds: 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Planting Garlic and Shallots
This article was authored by Petra Page-Mann, one of the owners of Fruition Seeds. This article and photos are being republished with their permission from their website. Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow, though it’s not a cakewalk. I’ve grown garlic here in the Finger Lakes for over nearly…
Read MoreThank You for Celebrating Our 10th Year!
A Big Thank You to All Our Supporters Thank you to everyone who came to the Sunset Soirée last month for a beautiful evening filled with food, drinks, music, a chance auction and — most importantly — incredible company! Groundswell’s 10-year anniversary is an important milestone towards building a sustainable and just food system, and…
Read MoreSunset Soirée Chance Auction Teaser
Come celebrate Groundswell’s 10th year at our third annual Sunset Soirée! On September 19th, take a tour of the Incubator Farm, meet farmers in our community, indulge in local food and drink, and dance to live music! Be sure to RSVP here. The event will also come with an exciting raffle (aka a chance auction!)…
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