Join us for this free event on Zoom or in the CISA conference room for a short, informal discussion about what’s happening in our local food system on March 7th at noon. Click here to register. Our Special Project Director Margaret Christie will briefly share how we’re helping farms in the aftermath of last year’s […]
CISA’s Field Notes is a live storytelling event celebrating the many ways local food and farming leave their mark on our lives and in our communities. This will be our fifth show, and this year’s theme is “In the Weeds.” This show is for everyone who grows, cooks, or eats - so, everyone! Come support […]
Wednesday, March 13th 5:30-7pm, online. John Waite from the Franklin County Community Development Corporation will give us an overview of the funding landscape for farms and food businesses. We will talk about the roles of different funding sources in your business planning, and introduce local lenders who are excited to work with early stage farms […]
Wednesday March 20th 5:30-7pm, online Knowing who your customers are and what is important to them is the foundation of marketing your business. Join Sara Esthus from Homegrown Studio for an introductory workshop where we will cover how to identify your customer groups and how you can strengthen your marketing by creating a deeper connection […]
Tuesday March 26th 5:30-7pm, online How do you set up a new farm or food business? Eyad Salha from Valley Community Development will share a roadmap for your first few years of starting up. We’ll talk about business planning, financial planning, entity structures and how to best set yourself up to succeed. We’ll even dive […]
Saturday, March 30th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm Join us for a rejuvenating and restorative yoga class at Sanctuary, a personal healing and collective wellness center, inside Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton. Sanctuary is featuring CISA as the nonprofit organization in its Community Spotlight Series for March. This free yoga class serves as an expression of […]
WE ARE AT CAPACITY! If you would like to be added to a wait list for the Annual Meeting, please reach out to Jennifer. Join us for CISA’s Annual Meeting and a celebration on Thursday, April 4th at 5:00 pm in the Carroll Room at Smith College! CISA members and supporters are invited […]
Join us at Pause & Pivot Farm in Williamsburg on April 18th at 3 pm for an exclusive tour of their hydroponic container farm! Discover the innovative techniques they use to grow a diverse array of greens and herbs year-round. You’ll also get a sneak peek at their brand new woodworking operation at the farm, […]