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Coming Up at Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming...

Register Today!

Agriculture and Climate Change Workshop

With Mike Biltonen and Jay Smith

Saturday October 21st, 10AM - 3PM

Just Be Cause Center, Ithaca. Sliding Scale: $25-$50.

No one turned away for lack of funds.

We are currently in the midst of witnessing the devastating impacts of climate change through recent storms Harvey, Irma and Maria. But climate change has been affecting our farms for several decades now. The science and data show that there will continue to be dramatic impacts on every farmer’s ability to grow and distribute food. Agriculture is one of our greatest tools for reducing and even potentially reversing the effects of modern industrial society on our global climate, but it's also one of the greatest contributors to climate change. Something has to give. Come learn about how we can work together as a community to increase stability and security in local food production! 

This course is geared toward participants with some degree of knowledge related to growing food, but is open to all.

It will cover both urban and rural landscapes, and include information on crop production, soil health, water conservation, and farm design, as well as strategies for increased urban food production and the connections between climate change and food justice. 

REGISTER HERE

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Farming for Justice: A Discussion/Action Group

Wednesday, October 18th, 6PM-8PM

Groundswell Center, 225 South Fulton Street, Ithaca NY*

Farming for Justice is a monthly meeting for farmers, food producers, and food system workers interested in digging into the intersection of food, agriculture and social justice. What role do we see ourselves playing in racial/economic justice work? What are the barriers we face and how can we support each other to step further into action? Through dialogue, education and action planning, we’ll begin to explore the answers.

RSVP to Kate Cardona at kate AT groundswellcenter.org

*Please let me know if your farm or home can host an upcoming session!*

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Kate Cardona

Equity, Outreach and Course Coordinator 

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Coming up

Farming for Justice Group: Oct 18, 6:00pm

Agriculture & Climate Change Workshop: Oct 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm 

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