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 25 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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Columnist Claire Morenon: Farmers markets now full of the most exciting crops

July 28, 2021 Posted in: CISA Opinion Pieces, CISA News, Press Room

Daily Hampshire Gazette, July 28, 2021 Local businesses of all sorts have been through the wringer over the past year and a half — and at CISA, where we work ... more

WRSI: Hilltown Mobile Market

July 27, 2021 Posted in: CISA News, WRSI's "Local Hero Spotlight" interviews, Press Room

WRSI, July 23, 2021. Seva Water, Coordinator of the Hilltown Mobile Market, and Kate Bavelock, Director of Community Programs, with Hilltown CDC, talk about getting veggies from Hilltown farmers right ... more

Valley Bounty: Four Rex Farm

July 16, 2021 Posted in: CISA News, CISA's Valley Bounty Column, Press Room

Daily Hampshire Gazette, July 16, 2021 “Some people think it’s a myth,” says Ray Rex, owner of Four Rex Farm in Hadley. “Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t. But on ... more

Valley Bounty: Go Fresh Mobile Market

July 5, 2021 Posted in: CISA News, CISA's Valley Bounty Column, Press Room

The Go Fresh Mobile Market brings fresh, local fruits and vegetables to a dozen Springfield neighborhoods each week. As market coordinator Timothy Williams explains, “Many of these communities may not ... more

WRSI: River Valley Farm

July 2, 2021 Posted in: CISA News, WRSI's "Local Hero Spotlight" interviews, Press Room

WRSI, July 2, 2021. Robert Sobieski, owner of Sobieski’s River Valley Farm, talks about his 10,000 blueberry bushes, which are now open for Pick Your Own.

WRSI: Center Fresh Farmers' Market (Chicopee)

June 28, 2021 Posted in: CISA News, WRSI's "Local Hero Spotlight" interviews, Press Room

WRSI, June 28, 2021. Julie Copuolos, organizer of the Center Fresh Farmers’ Market, talks about the new market in the center of Chicopee on Thursdays.

Valley Bounty: Kinne Brook Farm

June 26, 2021 Posted in: CISA News, CISA's Valley Bounty Column, Press Room

Daily Hampshire Gazette, June 26, 2021. Jacob Nelson Turning sunlight into steaks and burgers. When you strip it down to the basics, that’s what Bart Niswonger and Eliza Lake are ... more

WRSI: Thai Chilli Food Truck

June 22, 2021 Posted in: CISA News, WRSI's "Local Hero Spotlight" interviews, Press Room

WRSI, June 22, 2021. Supicha Hillenbrand, owner of Thai Chilli Food Truck, talks about closing their restaurant to focus on their food truck, which provides fun, street food at local ... more

Valley Bounty: Kitchen Garden Farm

June 19, 2021 Posted in: CISA News, CISA's Valley Bounty Column, Press Room

A kitchen garden is a place for growing food that’s then brought to the kitchen, transformed into delicious dishes, and shared with people. It’s a place close to home, with ... more

WRSI: Sapowsky Farm

June 14, 2021 Posted in: CISA News, WRSI's "Local Hero Spotlight" interviews, Press Room

WRSI, June 11, 2021. Tammy Sapowski, of Sapowski Farms in Granby, talks about this year's strawberry and asparagus crops.

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Local Hero Profile: Granny's Place

July 12, 2021 Posted in: Farm Profiles, Local Hero Profiles

Local Hero Profile by Sarah Lucia, CISA TerraCorp Service Member Published in CISA’s July 2021 enewsletter If you are passing... more

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