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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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Setting your team up for a successful season - orientation and onboarding with Woven Roots Farm

January 28 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Providing new farm employees with comprehensive orientation to your farm’s systems, policies, and work culture is a crucial step to set yourself up for a successful season. Jen Salinetti (co-director)... more
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MDAR Winter Workshop - Creating a Pricing Strategy

January 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MDAR’s Winter Workshop The Agricultural Business Assistance program is offering two workshops for farm owner/operators and managers looking to improve their financial management skills and knowledge. Both workshops are free,... more
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Free Marketing Workshop for Farmers & Market Managers

January 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
We are excited to share an upcoming free workshop designed to help farmers and market managers strengthen their marketing and boost sales at farmers markets. Hosted by Berkshire Agricultural Ventures,... more
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VB: Kitchen Garden Farm

January 17, 2026    Posted in: CISA News, CISA's Valley Bounty Column, Press Room
Kitchen Garden Farm is a 65-acre, certified organic vegetable farm in Sunderland with a truly special array of products. Owners Lilly Israel and Max Traunstein, longtime employees who bought the ... more
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NEPM: Bramble & Blooms

January 14, 2026    Posted in: CISA News, NEPM "Fabulous 413" interviews, Press Room
It’s January in western Mass., so it’s time for…flowers? This week, Monte, Kaliis, and Claire visit Lyle and Ryan Williams at Bramble and Blooms in Granby. Listen in to learn ... more
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VB: Macca Gene Creamery

January 10, 2026    Posted in: CISA News, CISA's Valley Bounty Column, Press Room
When Jillian Williams learned that the SideHill Farm yogurt  business was for sale, she sensed it was a good fit for her personal experience and passion for marketing projects. She ... more
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Local Hero Profile: Bloom Woolen Yarns

October 18, 2023    Posted in: Specialty Producer Profiles, Local Hero Profiles
Local Hero Profile by Julia Mazzuchi, Local Hero Program Assistant  The buy local movement in the Valley not only encompasses... more
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