Join Khuba International, Wellspring Forest Farm, Mycena Agrogorestry, Edible Acres, Viva Acres, Anna Sims Bartel Consulting, and the Learning Farm for this workshop, part of Khuba's Strong Roots, New Growth initiative, supported by the Mycena Free Trees 4 Farms initiative.

Location: Viva Acres - 5176 Co Rd 1, Trumansburg, NY
Presenters: Steve from Mycena Agroforestry and Sean from Edible Acres

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Fall is a great time for tree planting! Join Steve from Mycena Agroforestry and Sean from Edible Acres; meet
and greet tree, plant, and human friends; and get hands-on experience with siting, soil prep, and planting practices
to help them thrive. After our discussion and demo, take home free trees, shrubs, and easy-to-root cuttings of herbaceous edible perennial plants supported through the Mycena Free Trees 4 Farms project.

Join Khuba International, Viva Acres, and CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties for this free workshop, part of our Strong Roots, New Growth / Emerging Markets Workshop Series.

Location: The Learning Farm - 272 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Guest speakers: Tracey Erin Testo and Ashley Schoenborn from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties

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Interested in growing American ginseng and exploring the possibilities of forest farming? Join us for a hands-on workshop at The Learning Farm to learn the fundamentals of planting and managing American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) in a woodland environment. No previous experience with ginseng cultivation is necessary.

American ginseng is a valuable native forest plant with a long history of medicinal use and potential as a specialty crop for farmers and woodland owners. Growing ginseng requires patience, careful site selection, and an understanding of forest ecology. When thoughtfully managed, forest farming can offer opportunities to diversify farm income while supporting healthy woodland ecosystems.

During this interactive workshop, participants will explore suitable growing conditions for American ginseng and gain practical experience with planting techniques and early-stage management. We will discuss how to work with natural forest conditions, protect young plants, and establish a productive forest farming system.

Location: The Learning Farm - 272 Enfield Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY
Facilitator: Stephen Henhawk, co-founder, The Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ Learning Project

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Stephen Henhawk will share "One Dish, One Spoon" —an agreement centered on shared resources, mutual respect, and ecological stewardship of land, animals, and plants. Discover how the arrival of newcomers and the expansion of the fur trade shifted perspectives on nature, example hunting. See how these Hodinohsó:nih concepts of responsibility and community care can be applied today.

Strong Roots, New Growth / Emerging Markets

Tree Crops Farm Walk: Chestnuts & Hazelnuts 

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Hemlock Grove Farm, West Danby, NY
Farm address will be provided to registered participants.

Organized by: Khuba International and Viva Acres
In collaboration with: Hemlock Grove Farm and CCE-Tompkins Agroforestry Program
Cost: Free
Capacity: 20 participants

Registration link

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YNBZHKP

Workshop Purpose

Join us for a farm walk at Hemlock Grove Farm exploring the management of chestnuts and hazelnuts, and other perennial crops within a mature organic farming system.

Part of the Strong Roots, New Growth / Emerging Markets Workshop Series, this field-based workshop will introduce participants to perennial crop production as an opportunity to diversify farms, develop new markets, and build agricultural systems that support long-term soil health and ecological resilience.

Participants will walk through established plantings at different stages of maturity and learn directly from farmer Brian Caldwell, who brings more than 40 years of experience in organic farming. At Hemlock Grove Farm, Brian maintains perennial vegetative cover throughout his orchards of apples, chestnuts, and hazelnuts. This approach protects and improves soil health while supporting a productive and diversified perennial farming system.

The farm walk will provide an opportunity to see these practices in the field and discuss both the practical realities and opportunities involved in establishing and managing perennial crops.

Learning Topics

Participants will explore:

• Establishment and management of chestnuts and hazelnuts

• Soil health within perennial farming systems

• Maintaining perennial vegetative cover and managing the orchard understory

• Managing mature plantings and observing crops at different stages of production

• Diversifying farm production through multiple perennial crops

• Market opportunities and the economic potential of tree and perennial crops

• Lessons learned from more than four decades of organic farm management

Audience

This workshop is open to beginning and established farmers, orchardists, agroforestry practitioners, landowners, gardeners, and community members interested in perennial agriculture, agroforestry, organic farming, and emerging agricultural markets.

No previous experience with tree crops or agroforestry is required

Thank you for joining Khuba International for this workshop, part of our Strong Roots, New Growth initiative.

Title: Land Sharing in Action: a Workshop with the Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ Learning Project
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 1 to 3 pm
Location: The Learning Farm - 272 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Facilitator: Stephen Henhawk, co-founder, The Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ Learning Project

This workshop will introduce people to some specific models of land sharing locally, with an emphasis on why as well as how this is valuable. Examples include the sharing of garden plots and wild harvest sites as well as an effort at creating a formal cultural easement. Come learn with us about beautiful ways to build the trusting relationships that can expand land access and land justice in our region!

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Join us for a welcome back dinner for Sam Iradukunda, a student from Rwanda returning to Ithaca to finish his studies.

A story of history, identity, and reclaiming the power of our own stories.

This month, we’re especially excited to share an opportunity to come together around film, culture, and history. Keep reading for information about a free screening of The Eyes of Ghana—a powerful documentary that takes us on a journey through Ghana’s history and explores what happens when a people begin to reclaim the stories, images, and cultural treasures that have shaped how the world sees them.

And the best part? The screening is FREE!

What makes The Eyes of Ghana especially remarkable is the story behind the story.

Executive Produced by Michelle and Barack Obama, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot, and co-produced by Anita Afonu and Nana Adwoa Frimpong, the film tells the story of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, through the eyes of Reverend Chris Hesse, filmmaker and Nkrumah’s personal videographer.

The film draws on extraordinary archival footage—including footage captured by Chris Hesse himself—offering an intimate look at a pivotal moment in Ghana’s history.

After screening around the world, The Eyes of Ghana finally screened in Ghana this past April. Now, it’s coming to Ithaca—and we’re thrilled to share this opportunity with our community.

We hope you’ll join us!

Come gather with us for an evening of film, history, culture, and conversation. Whether you know a little about Ghana or are discovering this story for the first time, this is an invitation to watch, listen, learn, and experience something together.

🎥 The Eyes of Ghana
FREE SCREENING
📍 Cinemapolis
🎟️ Free admission

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Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and come be part of the gathering!

See you there!

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An Artist's Affair: How Food Justice is Civil Justice. Honoring the legacy of John Brown & his freedom fighters. Featuring Coursed Dinner from 4 Hudson Valley Chefs, Cocktail Hour, Musical Performances, Visual Art, Poetry, Shadow Dancing & Civil Justice.

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This event provides aspiring farmers with the knowledge and resources to turn their farming dreams into reality. Participants will learn about land access, lease negotiation, funding, and cost-share programs. The workshop also covers the legal aspects of farmland ownership, including insurance considerations. Experienced farmers and influential speakers, including an attorney from the PACE Law Clinic, will share their knowledge and insights, creating a supportive learning environment. Join us for lively conversations, delicious food, and opportunities to connect.

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Saturday evening will kick off with a Community Land Visioning Workshop then dinner and dancing. Everyone will get a copy of the new Land Stewards’ Community Land Visioning workbook. We will work on it together over the next year to create a vision of community land sharing. We'll complete the first page together that evening.

Part of the Farming for Freedom Trail FREEDOM WEEKEND! Learn More