Food Justice
The 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 MoreStaff spotlight: Chango Reese, Summer Practicum TA
Chango Reese will be serving as Teaching Assistant for the Groundswell Summer Practicum. Groundswell volunteer Audrey Gyr caught up with Chango Reese, Groundswell’s Summer Practicum TA, to share a bit about…
Read MoreLeading scientist says agroecology is the only way to feed the world
There is much discussion today about the need to “feed the world” because of the growing global population. What do you think needs to be done in order to ensure…
Read MoreVideo: Malik Yakini: Undoing Racism in the Food System
Malik Kenyatta Yakini was invited to Ithaca, NY to share his experiences in Detroit’s urban agriculture development with our growing food justice movement. This community conversation took place in Cornell…
Read MoreIthaca’s Growing Food Justice Movement
By Kirtrina BaxterThe food justice movement in Ithaca and surrounding areas is spreading fast. What exactly is a food justice movement, you ask? Well, according to Robert Gottlieb and Anupama…
Read MoreFood Justice Certification Gains Momentum: Certifiers and Farm Worker Representatives Complete Training and Qualifying Exam
The Agricultural Justice Project proudly announces the awarding of certificates to representatives of four organic certification agencies and five farm worker organizations who successfully completed a 3-day training on the…
Read MoreSeven Principles of Food Sovereignty
Reposted from savingseeds, this is La Via Campesina’s (The International Peasant Movement) “Seven Principles of Food Sovereignty.” Seven Principles of Food Sovereignty Food: A Basic Human Right. Everyone must have access…
Read MorePolicies and Polycultures: Reflections on Race, Class and Ethnicity at the NOFA Winter Conference
by Rachel Firak In January, I was lucky enough to attend the annual Winter Conference of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY). This year’s theme was a…
Read MoreIthaca Community Harvest: Get Involved in Food Access & Equity
A letter from Ithaca Community Harvest’s Lara Kaltman on how you can support ICH’s work in the coming year: Dear BJM, GIAC and SSCC Families & Friends, I’d like to…
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