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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Soil Health Field Walk: No Till and Microbial Layers: Astarte Farm

June 18 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Soil Health Field Walk: No Till and Microbial Layers: Hadley, MA on June 18 WHEN: June 18, 4 pm – 6:30 pm | Refreshments provided WHERE: Astarte Farm, 123 West... more

Workshop: Building Soil for Agroforestry with IMOS

June 26 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Many of us dream of transforming old, depleted fields into thriving orchards and productive agroforestry systems filled with nut- and fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. But how can we ensure our... more

Workshop: Optimizing Yields in Beef Cattle- Berkshire Agricultural Ventures

July 11 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Part 1 of 2 Optimizing Yields in Beef Cattle: Selective Breeding & Linear measurements Part 1: July 11: Harrier Fields Farm, Schodack Landing, NY, 11am-2pm Our initial session will focus... more

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Local Hero Profile by Julia Mazzuchi, Local Hero Program Assistant The buy local movement in the Valley not only encompasses... more

CISA – Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture

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