your Support is important to us!
Groundswell grows farmers who grow community. Recurring monthly donations help power our work all year. Every donation, regardless of size, helps create opportunities for farmers, strengthens local food systems, and supports a future where farming is more accessible, resilient, and sustainable. Thank you for supporting our work!
To make a gift in the mail, send us a check payable to:
Groundswell Center
50 Helens Way
Ithaca, NY 14850
Where your money goes
Your contribution makes a lasting difference for farmers and business owners in our community!
Your gift invests in farmers like Ti Hla, pictured here. In the photo she is harvesting water spinach, a Southeast Asian vegetable from her home country of Burma that tastes like a mild spinach and is served raw in salads or sauteed. Two of her 16 (!) sons are farmers at the Groundswell Incubator Farm and she spends many summer evenings helping them prepare for market.
Meet some of the other growers your generosity supports here.
Groundswell Center's EIN number is 83-1192242.
All donations are deemed tax-deductible by full extent of the law and no goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.
Become a Sponsor of Groundswell’s 2026 Fall Farm Fest!
About Groundswell
Groundswell empowers people from diverse backgrounds with skills, knowledge, and access to resources so we can work together to build a more just, sustainable food system. Groundswell’s offerings include space for new growers to access land and infrastructure at our 5-acre Incubator Farm, an annual workshop series in climate-friendly farming practices, 1:1 technical assistance, the active online “Ithaca Farmer to Farmer” community, and more.
About Farm Fest
Celebrate and support Groundswell’s work at our annual Fall Farm Fest!
Join us in September for a lively evening celebrating Groundswell’s farm justice work. Staff, leaders, and program participants will bring our work to life through stories of Groundswell’s impact. Plus, enjoy food and drinks from our incubator farmers!
Sponsorship Levels
Seed — $250
- Your logo and link on the Farm Fest event webpage
- Two tickets to the event
Root — $500
- All Seed benefits, plus:
- Your logo and link featured in our email newsletter
Blossom — $1,000
- All Root benefits, plus:
- A verbal thank-you announcement at the event
Let's Grow Together
We deeply appreciate every contribution and are happy to customize a sponsorship package that aligns with your budget and values.
Become a Sponsor Today
Questions? Reach out to us at info@groundswellcenter.org.
June 12, 2019: Groundswell Center named as the sole recipient of the "2019 Community Food Funders' Champions Award".
You Can Make An Impact
Every contribution advances Groundswell's goals and sustains hardworking farmers.