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    • EQUITY STATEMENT
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    • THE INCUBATOR FARM
      • Incubator Farm FAQ
      • VOLUNTEER
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Food Justice

Agriculture’s Lens for a Changing America

By Maggie McAden | July 7, 2020

by Gail Patrice Lockert Anthony Agriculture in Africa began about 7000 BC in Central Africa and approximately 5200 BC in the Sahara (the Sahara had a much different biome then).…

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Webinar: Centering Racial Equity in your Organization or Foundation

By Natalie | July 1, 2020

On June 24, Community Food Funders partnered with Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming to host Centering Racial Equity in your Organization or Foundation. Natalie Hughes, Development Manager, and Patrice…

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Food Justice for Black and Brown Bodies

By Natalie | June 9, 2020

A conversation about food systems is a conversation about racial equity.  As we fight for justice for Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor, we are painfully aware of so…

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January Farming for Justice RECAP – Federal Farm Program Access for POC Farmers

By Alexas Esposito | March 9, 2020

This January, we welcomed Ariana Taylor-Stanley, Northeast Regional Organizer for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, to inform us about Federal Farm Program Access, specifically for farmers of color, and other…

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The Learning Farm: Connecting Kids to the Land

By Maggie McAden | December 6, 2019

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…

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What does the Green New Deal Mean for Justice & Farming?

By Maggie McAden | November 10, 2019

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…

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Centering Equity at Groundswell Center – September FFJ Recap!

By Alexas Esposito | October 1, 2019

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…

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Experience of Food Insecurity at Cornell University – FFJ July Discussion

By Alexas Esposito | July 25, 2019

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…

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Farming for Justice: June – Equitable Food Access

By Alexas Esposito | June 28, 2019

Last week at Groundswell Center was a busy week! After returning from the Big Apple, we immediately jumped into other events that all happened within one weeks span of time.…

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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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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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