Looking to make a year end gift that packs a powerful punch?
Look no further! Your gift to CISA keeps our farmers right where they belong: on their farms, farming. It strengthens the local economy by keeping our farms, restaurants and food businesses humming. It ensures that consumers know where to buy local in order to find the freshest, healthiest food for their families. And it works to preserve the unique rural character of our communities. Now that's one gift that packs a powerfully tasty punch!
Join us and make your gift today, it feels good! Donate online or send your greatly appreciated gift directly to CISA at One Sugarloaf Street, South Deerfield, MA 01373.
Your Donation Hard at Work: CISA by the Numbers
245 low-income seniors received a share of the local harvest through CISA's Senior FarmShare program.
318 businesses are members of the Local Hero Program.
454 farmers and food businesspeople attended 59 workshops, tours, and one-on-one trainings.
726 community members support CISA's programs.
2000 people attended Winter Fares in Springfield and Northampton.
55,000 copies of Locally Grown were distributed in the Valley.
$1,500,000 dollars spent by Local Hero restaurants on local farm products each year.
$9,000,000 dollars of farm products were sold direct to consumers in the Pioneer Valley between 2002 and 2007, doubling figures from the previous five years.
...and 9 CISA staff members thank you for your support!
Resources for Farm and Food Businesses
New CISA tipsheets on labor law and management include information on farm apprenticeships, hiring and management, wage and hour laws, and the H2A program. Our winter workshop calendar is very full, with at least 11 workshops on marketing, wholesale sales, energy, and more.
Local Hero Yarn! 
Local Hero farmer and CISA Board Member Diane Roeder, of Sojourner Design, has donated forty skeins of yarn to benefit the work of CISA! From beginning to end, it's a product of local talent, with fleece from Diane's sheep and gorgeous color donated by Gail Callahan, The Kangaroo Dyer. Available only until it's gone at WEBS in Northampton for $22.95 per skein.
CISA's Emergency Farm Loan Fund - Now Reviewing Applications
Pioneer Valley farmers who suffered agricultural losses due to Hurricane Irene can apply for zero interest, $5,000 to $10,000 loans here. Thank you to all the donors to the Emergency Farm Loan Fund!
