IMMIGRANTS ESTABLISH UPSTATE NY ‘INCUBATOR’ FARM

Utica Observer Dispatch
Aug 14 2013

ITHACA –

Immigrants from Armenia and Bermuda are getting a foothold in farming
with a new project based on the business incubator concept.

New York Secretary of State Cesar Perales met the farmers as he toured
the Groundswell Incubator Farm just outside Ithaca on Wednesday.

The 10-acre farm gives beginning farmers access to land, along with
production support and advice from professionals. It’s operated by
the nonprofit Goundswell Center for Local Food and Farming, whose
mission is to nurture the next generation of farmers.

Joining Perales was Jorge Montalvo, director of the New York State
Office for New Americans. The office is credited with helping
Groundswell obtain funds to help immigrant and refugee beginning
farmers get started.

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