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Welcome to CISA—where the community comes together to support local agriculture

Farmers. Families. Restaurants. Grocery stores. We're all working to keep local agriculture in western Massachusetts strong.

Springfield Winter Fare: January 28th, 2012

Join CISA at the Farmers' Market at Forest Park for Springfield Winter Fare- we're planning workshops, skill-shares, and fun!

Winter Workshop Series: Marketing Your Farm Business

Farmers, sign up today for CISA's 7-workshop series on marketing, or one of our other upcoming offerings, such as: Estate Planning; Energy Audits; or Wholesale Success.

Local Hero Enrollment- sign up now!

Farmers, retailers, restaurants, specialty food producers, institutions and landscapers/garden centers: sign up for the Local Hero program today and reap the benefits of CISA's flagship program.

CISA's Emergency Farm Fund

CISA has announced the creation of an emergency loan fund in response to the damage suffered by farms in western Massachusetts due to Hurricane Irene. Donate here, or apply here.

Valley Bounty: Celeriac

CISA’s weekly Daily Hampshire Gazette column highlights celeriac, plus additional information on sources and preserving.