Need help applying for the new disaster relief funding available to farms through the Natural Disaster Recovery II Program? CISA has been working hard to clarify the details of this new program and is hosting this in-person session at Tilton Library in South Deerfield to help ensure local farms can access this funding before the […]
Join us at Grow Food Northampton Community farm, a 121 acre farm situated on the floodplains of mill river near Florence Center. Changing climate is bringing floods at unexpected times, more recently in 2023 when we got flooded 4 times within a span of a year. Hear from two farms, Ras Farm and Flowerwork Farm, […]
This year, Barstow’s Longview Farm will be offering a free walking farm tour with a focus toward climate. We will visit our anaerobic digester, that converts food waste and cow manure into green energy and stand in a bunk silo and consider how dairy farms keep land open in our community. Then we will check […]
Support CISA by enjoying a meal at The Skinny Pancake in Hadley! Did you know that Skinny Pancake’s mission is to keep food dollars circulating in the local economy? With Vermont roots, we’re delighted to welcome them to The Valley as another Local Hero restaurant keen on supporting surrounding farms! Bring your friends and family […]
As the climate changes, western Mass is expected to have more days with temperatures in the 90s, new pests, wetter springs, more intense rain events, and decreased soil moisture during the summer. We’re channeling our climate anxiety into efforts to build our soils and increase our biodiversity to make our farm more resilient–-join us for […]
Wheel-view Farm in Shelburne Falls produces high-quality, pastured, grass-fed beef and has an impressive view and fascinating farm museum. Raising beef on pasture and hay as opposed to grain is an important practice that reduces emissions and supports animal health and welfare. Please come and enjoy some time to see the view, the museum, and […]