Check out the final episode of Chasing the Dream, a look into equitable food systems and the work of Soul Fire Farm Natasha Thompson, host of the series and CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, speaks with Elizabeth Gabriel and Alexas Esposito from Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming. The episode concludes with a…

Groundswell is: “one of those visionary organizations that recognize that the legacy of 10,000 years of agrarian practice must be questioned and changed if we’re to sustain our climate, soil, air, water, and our aspirational democracy.” -Jay Smith, Equity and Accountability Committee 10 years of building an equitable and just food system in the Finger…

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…

This month our Farming for Justice Discussion Group featured us here at Groundswell Center, speaking about the work we’ve been doing around Equity in the organization. The presentation and discussion was recorded, which you can view here. In short, we center equity in our organization because that is the future of farming and a sustainable…

On Sunday, September 8th, a group of folks convened at Bloodnick Farms, in Apalachin, NY to attend a workshop led by Lisa Bloodnick called “Seed-saving: A Peaceful Resistance”. Luckily, the weather held out, although we learned that any amount of wind is helpful when threshing and winnowing some seeds. But before we get to the…

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!)…

As farmers and land-dwellers, our livelihoods are directly and intimately affected by water. Of course, as humans, we know our life depends on it, as well. But as land-stewards, it is important that we regularly assess how we treat the soil, because our livelihood depends on it as well. Land use and its effects intersect…

This month, we moved our Farm Tour and Volunteer Night to Rocky Acres Community Farm, run and owned by Rafael Aponte, in Freeville, NY. It was a fun filled evening, acquainting ourselves with some newly re-homed turkeys! Norman, the most sociable of them, enjoyed walking with the volunteer group. Did you know that in some…

This week, Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming and Rainbow Healing Center of America, LLC teamed up for a herb harvest at Kay’s Rare Cacti & Succulents in Nichols, NY. With the help of several volunteers, we harvested golden rod, raspberry leaves, burdock and other herbs to be dried for Rainbow Healing Center teas.…

Panel feat. Marquan Jones, Cornell ’20, and Kathleen Pasetty, owner of Manndible Cafe This month’s Farming for Justice Discussion Group was just the tip of the iceburg as far as the local conversation goes about food insecurity, and experiences surrounding it at Cornell University. We were fortunate enough here at Groundswell Center to facilitate the…

Equitable Food Systems

Looking Back to Look Ahead

Thank You for Celebrating Our 10th Year!

Centering Equity at Groundswell Center – September FFJ Recap!

Seed-Saving: A Peaceful Resistance

Sunset Soirée Chance Auction Teaser

Harmful Algal Blooms and Our Water.

An Evening at Rocky Acres Community Farm

A cactus grows in Nichols, NY

Experience of Food Insecurity at Cornell University – FFJ July Discussion