Final Incubator Farm Volunteer Night!
Groundswell Incubator Farm Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, NYInterested in seeing what our Incubator Farm? Come out to volunteer! Family friendly, and led by our Incubator Farm Manager on the first Thursday of the month from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. October will be the last month of volunteer nights. Please RSVP if you know you plan to attend! You are welcome to come spur-of-the-moment as…
Farming for Justice Discussion: October – How Green is the Green New Deal
Just Be Cause 1013 W State St, Ithaca, NYOctober Farming for Justice Discussion Group Tuesday, October 8th 9am-10:30am Join online via Zoom or in-person Register here. This month we welcome a panel featuring Elizabeth Henderson (Peacework Farm, NOFA Interstate Council), Rafael Aponte, Rocky Acres Community Farm, Youth Farm Project, and young leaders from Sunrise Movement Ithaca to discuss the Green New Deal. The…
CANCELLED: Working with Water on the Land @ Wellspring Forest Farm
Wellspring Forest Farm 6164 Deer Run Lane, Trumansburg NY 14886, United StatesCANCELLED - Postponed until Spring!!! Working with Water on the Land (check back in spring for new date) Workshop Cost: $25-50, sliding scale. Wellspring Forest Farm, Mecklenburg NY www.WellspringForestFarm.com With climate change, the Finger Lakes region is projected to have an increase in overall rainfall as well as in the intensity of each rain event.…
WSKG-TV’s Chasing the Dream Campaign – An Interview With Groundswell
In an interview with WSKG-TV, Elizabeth Gabriel and Alexas Exposito talk about Groundswell's mission and impact on the community. The interview is a part of the station's Chasing the Dream series, which is a three-year campaign to raise awareness about poverty in the Southern Tier region of New York. The interview will air: Friday, November…
NIFTI & AgALN Field School Gathering
The Hotel Ithaca 222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY, United StatesGroundswell is proud to be a co-host of: National Incubator Farm Training Initiative and Ag Apprenticeship Learning Networks 2019 Field School Gathering November 4-6, 2019 Registration information here. For the first time New Entry is bringing together the National Incubator Farm Training Initiative and Ag Apprenticeship Learning Networks for the 2019 Field School Gathering!…
Farming for Justice Discussion: November – Queering Sustainable Agriculture
Just Be Cause 1013 W State St, Ithaca, NYNovember Farming for Justice Discussion Group Wednesday, November 13th 9am-10:30 am Join online via Zoom ***We are no longer offering these discussion group in person. There is no cost to join! You’re encouraged to attend in person or join us by Zoom. (Zoom info will be shared once you register.) The discussion will be recorded.…
Brooktondale – Travis Knapp Watershed Tour – ft. Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming
Brooktondale Community Center 524 Valley Road, Brooktondale, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Brooktondale Community Center for music by the Travis Knapp Music Trio & Friends! The afternoon's event will benefit Groundswell Center for Local food & Farming, and you will be able to learn more about our work surrounding equity, food systems, and social justice.
Women on the Land: Chainsaw 101
Wellspring Forest Farm 6164 Deer Run Lane, Trumansburg NY 14886, United StatesWomen on the Land: Chainsaw 101 Saturday, Nov 23 10am-2:30pm, please plan to bring your own lunch Wellspring Forest Farm Workshop Cost: $60-$130 ($35 solidarity price for BIPOC, Immigrants, Refugees) Register here. Intimidated by the chainsaw? Wondering how to be safe when using a chainsaw? Ever felt that knowing how to use a chainsaw would…
December Farming for Justice Discussion Group: Redistributing Resources to Regenerate w/Resource Generation
ZOOMWednesday, Dec 11 9-10:30am EST via Zoom Webinar, recorded Register here. Land is directly related to wealth, and has been a source of historical, personal and living narratives in which we can all relate with. Jes Kelley, Political Education Manager of Resource Generation will be leading our monthly discussion group on our relationship to land through…
Farm Marketing: Rescheduled for 2020
Groundswell Center Office 225 S Fulton St, Ithaca, NYDon't Be the Hero: How to put a customer first in Farm Business Marketing with Liz Pickard Farm Business Brand Marketing Workshop Wednesday, December 18th, 6-8pm RESCHEDULED: New Date in 2020 TBA Groundswell Center Office $30-50, sliding scale $15 solidarity price for BIPOC+Immigrants+Refugees Farm Business Marketing Learn how to build a compelling message for…