We’re excited to invite you to Groundswell’s Intro to Farm Skills Workshop Series at the Groundswell Incubator Farm in Ithaca NY. These beginner-friendly, hands-on workshops are designed to help participants build practical farming skills, confidence, and connections through shared learning and field-based experience.

 Farm Tools 101: Safe Use & Practical Skills

 June 25 | 5:30 PM
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to common hand and power tools used in small-scale farming, with guided practice focused on safety, ergonomics, maintenance, and practical farm applications.
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 Soil Health 101: Why Soil Care Matters

 July 23 | 5:30 PM
Learn the foundations of healthy soil through interactive demonstrations exploring composting, mulching, weed suppression, soil structure, moisture retention, and other practical strategies used in organic farming systems.
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 Harvest & Post-Harvest Basics: Safe Handling and Produce Care

 August 27 | 5:30 PMParticipants will learn practical harvesting, washing, cooling, and storage techniques that help maintain produce quality, improve food safety, and reduce post-harvest loss on small-scale farms.
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All workshops will take place at:
Groundswell Incubator Farm
100 Rachel Carson Way
Ithaca, NY 14850

These workshops are open to incubator farmers, beginning farmers, gardeners, volunteers, and community members interested in developing practical land-based skills in an accessible and encouraging environment. No prior experience is necessary.

We hope you’ll join us this season to learn, practice, and grow together.