CISA – Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture |

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) strengthens farms and engages the community to build the local food economy.

CISA has been working for over 30 years to build a stronger, more resilient, and more just local food system. We envision a local food system where farms are viable, working conditions are fair and just for owners and workers, the environment is respected, and locally grown food is available for all.

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Managing pasture and livestock watering for flooding, drought and extreme heat events

August 17 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

This workshop will focus on livestock and pasture management in heat, drought, and flood, including practices for managing and capturing water, managing forage crops for water extremes, and efficient methods... more

Building Better Pastures and Hay Fields: Soil Health, Grazing, and Forage Improvement

August 25 @ 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Title: Building Better Pastures and Hay Fields: Soil Health, Grazing, and Forage Improvement Date: Tuesday, August 25th, 3-6:30 PM Location: Kinne Brook Farm, 481 Kinne Brook Rd, Worthington Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/building-better-pastures-and-hay-fields-soil-health-grazing-and-forage-improvement... more

Food Safety Farm Tour at Red Shirt Farm

August 31 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Food Safety Farm Tour at Red Shirt Farm with Lisa McKeag (UMASS Amherst) and Ben Comeau (MDAR) Description Following good agricultural practices starts with understanding the potential hazards to fresh... more

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