Eat out or order in -- for Valentine's Day or just because!
Whether it's a special treat for Valentine's Day or just a tasty break from cooking, these cold winter nights are perfect for dining out or ordering in! Treat yourself and your loved ones while supporting a local business.




More ideas for a local Valentine's Day
Local gifts are always a welcome treat! A couple ideas for celebrating love this month:

  • We have just a couple CISA gift bags left -- order online and arrange pickup at the CISA office! Details >

  • Winter farmers' markets are open and FULL of local goodies. Stop by one this weekend and get inspired (along with your groceries). Details >

What's happening on local farms?
We talk with a farmer or other local business-person every week for CISA's Valley Bounty Column in the Daily Hampshire Gazette and for special Local Hero segments on WRSI. Read or listen to find out more about the people who keep our local food system running! Most recently: local fiber at Walking Cloud Farm and winter tulips at Wild Bramble Farm, a veritable menagerie at Tanstaafl Farm, and microgreens at Quabbin Hill Farms.
Welcome, Lisa and Jen!
We're delighted to welcome two new staffers to the CISA team! Lisa Goodrich has signed on as our new Communications Coordinator, and Jen Smith will be taking over as the Local Hero Program Manager.
Farmer information corner:
Local Hero enrollment and upcoming workshops!
Local Hero enrollment is open through March 18th
Farmers, retailers, restaurateurs, institutional buyers, specialty food producers, and garden centers: sign up now as a member of CISA’s flagship program and reap the benefits of Local Hero membership!
CISA's Winter Workshops for Farmers and Food Producers
Winter workshops are underway! Click to learn more about what's coming up in the next couple of months.
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Check out our press page for news stories about local farms and local agriculture, along with our weekly interview series on WRSI, monthly column in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, and more!

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