Welcome to Groundswell


Groundswell’s mission is to help youth and adult learners develop the skills and knowledge they need to build sustainable local food systems. Our focus is providing hands-on, experiential learning opportunities with real working farms and food businesses in the Ithaca area. Through collaboration with area schools, colleges and universities, Groundswell offers programs of study for beginning farmers, students, community members, and professionals.

Groundswell is an initiative of the EcoVillage Center for Sustainability Education in Ithaca, NY, which is a project of the Center for Transformative Action. Visit the Groundswell website to learn more about our programs, initiatives and resources.

Friday, June 21

Pastured Basics

Wednesday July 31, 5-8 PM, Kingbird Farm, Berkshire, NY

Fundamentals of pig biology and behavior; managing pigs on pasture; basics of care, feeding, housing, breeding, farrowing, processing and marketing. 
Instructor: Karma Glos, Pig Farmer 
Cost: $45-$60 Voluntary Sliding Scale. To register email info@groundswellcenter.org.

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