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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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Growing Food in Challenging Environments: Strategies for Urban Farms and Backyard Growers

August 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Nordica Street Community Farm is a 1 acre hand scale no-till farm based in Springfield with a 25 member farm share/CSA and a neighborhood farm stand.  The farm has faced... more
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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
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NEPM: Randall's Farm

July 17, 2026    Posted in: CISA News, NEPM "Fabulous 413" interviews, Press Room
Randall’s Farm has been part of CISA’s Local Hero program for over 25 years. Claire, Monte, and Kaliis talk with Karen Randall, of Randall’s Farm in Ludlow. Listen to the ... more
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NEPM: Windrow Farm

July 15, 2026    Posted in: CISA News, NEPM "Fabulous 413" interviews, Press Room
Jae Silverman is a farmer without his own land. He describes his hay operation as “much like a travelling circus.” He started with 9 acres, and is currently farming 70 ... more
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VB: Summer Fun on the Farm

July 11, 2026    Posted in: CISA News, CISA's Valley Bounty Column, Press Room
Summer sparkles with family vacations, catching up with friends and children enjoying school break. For many farms in the Valley, summer is the peak growing season and also a time ... 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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