Managing Farm Labor Costs
The past few years have posed unprecedented employee management challenges for local farms – from rising wages and employee shortages to the added demands of the pandemic and weather extremes. […]
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CISA’s Annual Meeting and Celebration!
Gateway City Arts 92 Race Street, Holyoke, MA, United StatesWe are at capacity! Click here if you would like to be added to a waitlist. CISA members and supporters, please join us in Holyoke on April 11th for […]
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SNAP training for farm employees (session option 1 of 2)
Remote (Free)Make sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. Employees will learn SNAP basics including […]
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Connecting Across the Fibershed
RemoteJoin Western Massachusetts Fibershed and CISA for a statewide, remote networking event aimed at fiber farmers, artisans, and other stakeholders in the fiber community. This space will allow participants to […]
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SNAP training for farm employees (session option 2 of 2)
Remote (Free)Make sure your farm stand and farmers’ market staff are ready to accept SNAP this summer by having them attend this SNAP employee training. Employees will learn SNAP basics including […]
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Framing your Marketing Messages to Reach Consumers Now
RemoteThe last couple of years have brought about unprecedented shifts in consumer behavior because of COVID, supply chain issues, and inflation. How can farms, farmers’ markets, and other local food businesses shape their messaging to speak to current consumer concerns and needs? CISA conducted consumer surveys in 2020 and 2021, and we have been gathering additional research on consumer responses to changing circumstances. In this workshop, CISA Communications Manager Claire Morenon will share the messaging that we think resonates with consumers now, with time for discussion and brainstorming among attendees.
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Growing Produce in the Pioneer Valley
Prospect Meadow Farm, 103A Prospect St, Hatfield, MA Prospect Meadow Farm, 103A Prospect Street, Hatfield, MA, United StatesTuesday June 13, 3:30-5pm Prospect Meadow Farm, 103A Prospect St, Hatfield, MA Register by June 6 here. Farming in the Valley takes a careful mix of planning, experimentation, hard work, […]
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Attracting Customers to your Farm Stand or Market Booth
Grow Food Northampton Tuesday Market, 1 Kirkland Ave, Northampton, MA Grow Food Northampton Tuesday Market, 1 Kirkland Ave, Northampton, MA, United StatesTuesday, June 20, 5-6:30pm Grow Food Northampton Tuesday Market, 1 Kirkland Ave, Northampton, MA Register by June 13 here. The way fresh produce is presented and arranged has a huge impact on […]