Interested in Local Food Production, Climate Change Impacts & Food Justice?

[Kate Cardona]

*Then attend Groundswell Center's upcoming workshop:*

*Readying Our Farms and Foodshed for Climate Change
<http://groundswellcenter.org/event/agriculture-and-climate-change/>*
*Saturday, February 3rd, 9:00AM - 2:00PM*
Just BeCause Center, 1013 West State Street, Ithaca NY
*Facilitated by Mike Biltonen (Know Your Roots) and Jay Smith (Ithaca
EcoVillage)*
*Cost: sliding scale $25 - $50*
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 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.

More Information and Registration
<http://groundswellcenter.org/event/agriculture-and-climate-change/>
*ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER!*


Also Coming Up at Groundswell Center!
*Beginning Teamster Workshop: **Working With Draft Horses*
<http://groundswellcenter.org/event/beginning-teamster-workshop-working-with-draft-horses/>
*With the Cornell Small Farms Program, Equicenter of Rochester, and Draft
Animal Power Network*
*February 17th 9:00AM - 4:00PM*
*Oxley Equestrian Center, Cornell University, Ithaca NY*
*Cost: $40 for Veterans, Immigrants and Refugees, $80 for the general
public*
*Schedule, Scholarship Info and Registration Here
<http://groundswellcenter.org/event/beginning-teamster-workshop-working-with-draft-horses/>*

*Farming for Justice: <http://groundswellcenter.org/farming-for-justice/>*
*A Discussion/Action Group for Food Producers
<http://groundswellcenter.org/farming-for-justice/>*
*Wednesday, February 21st 10AM - 11:30AM*
*Groundswell Center, 225 South Fulton Street, Ithaca NY, **Free!*
*Next Topic: Strategies for Equitable Employment on Small Farms *
*RSVP Here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEEA9tqw07eUygnUE70-vE1gYbp3lvvsLBLSRYb3spkDMeLw/viewform?usp=sf_link>*
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*Kate Cardona*
*Equity, Outreach and Course Coordinator *
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Coming up:
*Farm Business Planning Course:
<http://groundswellcenter.org/farmertraining/businessplanning/> 9 Weeks Jan
9 - Mar 6 (Tuesdays 6-9PM)*
*Readying our Farms and Foodshed for Climate Change:
<http://groundswellcenter.org/event/agriculture-and-climate-change/> Feb 3,
10 - 3*
*Beginning Teamster Workshop: Draft Horses:
<http://groundswellcenter.org/event/beginning-teamster-workshop-working-with-draft-horses/>Feb
17, 9 - 4*
*Farming for Justice: Feb Discussion:
<http://groundswellcenter.org/farming-for-justice/> Feb 21, 10 - 11:30*