Staff News
Instant Inspiration: Interview with Outgoing Executive Director, Elizabeth Gabriel
What was Groundswell like 6 years ago, when you first joined the team? Elizabeth: 6 years ago, Groundswell was much smaller. Today, our annual budget is double what it was,…
Read MoreThe significance of our local food system: Groundswell’s response to COVID-19
Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming is committed to supporting farmers, food system workers, community members, and especially those most vulnerable during this trying time. We’re undergoing a double…
Read MoreGroundswell honored for efforts to achieve triple bottom line
Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming has been named the winner of the 2019 Community Food Funders (CFF) Champions Award! This prestigious award – given to one organization annually – was created to recognize leaders…
Read MoreBest Wishes, Adriana!
We’d like to thank Adriana Pickett Becerra for her dedication and hard work at Groundswell Center over the past year. Although she was only hired for a one-year contract, she…
Read MoreOur New Interns and Fellows: Welcome Mary-Kate, Mark, and Eli!
This fall Groundswell welcomes three inspiring students to our team! Two Cornell SC Johnson Graduate School Board Fellow’s have joined our Board of Directors this year. The Johnson Board Fellowship…
Read MoreAnnual Report 2017
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Read MoreWelcoming Adriana to Groundswell!
We’re thrilled to welcome Adriana Pickett-Becerra as the new Business Development & ESL Program Coordinator. Adriana’s role at Groundswell is multi-faceted. She is available to provide individual one-to-one guidance to…
Read MoreGroundswell goes to Soul Fire Farm
This fall the staff of Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming along with Ithaca community members took a day trip to Soul Fire Farm in Petersburg, NY, a “family…
Read MoreFrom the Director: March 2016
It’s been a busy and exciting first month since I have begun working as new Director of Groundswell. I’ve met with community members, farmers, and partner organizations in order to build and…
Read MoreIntroducing New Groundswell Staff
Becca Rimmel, Education Program Manager Becca will be coordinating a number of Groundswell programs, including Finger Lakes CRAFT, Year-Round High Tunnels, Draft Animal Practicum, Finger Lakes Orchards Exchange, Cooperative Farming…
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