Workshops & Technical Assistance

CISA offers a wide range of programs to help local farmers and other CISA members build their businesses. Technical assistance is provided through special programs, workshops, one-on-one training sessions, farm visits, and referrals. Our workshops are generally held during the winter months, but we continually update our Events and Education page with a range of educational opportunities throughout the year.

Farmer Mentor Program

Need a mentor? Want to be a mentor?

CISA has developed a list of farmers and other types of experts that are interested in working one-on-one to share their expertise with farmers. We have some funding to support these mentoring sessions, so if you are looking for guidance in a particular area, contact Devon at 413-665-7100 or devon@buylocalfood.org. We are still adding mentors to the list, so if you have a particular area of expertise that you would be willing to share with other farmers, please let Devon know.

CISA's technical assistance workshops are supported in part by USDA/Risk Management Agency, USDA/Rural Development, USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service and by individual contributors and Local Hero members. Financial Management workshops are based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2007-49200-03888.