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Designing for Growth: Websites That Boost Farm Sales

Lilly Library Florence, MA, United States

This workshop is at capacity. Please email molly@buylocalfood.org if you would like to be placed on the waitlist.  Join CISA and digital marketing expert, Michael Crigler, of Bueno Social for an in-person workshop exploring the graphic design thinking and guiding principles behind an effective farm website. Michael will discuss best practices and provide examples of […]

Free

Webinar: Grant writing for farmers

Remote

Register here! This CISA webinar, led by Special Projects Director Margaret Christie, will provide up-to-date information on the different sources of grant funding available to farms, what kinds of expenses are most (and least) likely to be fundable by grants, and how farmers can write clear and compelling applications to access grant money for their […]

Free

Strategic Crop Planning and Variety Selection For High Tunnels. Online Workshop

Join us for an in-depth workshop designed for high tunnel growers who are looking to refine their planning strategies, increase their profitability, and manage production risks more effectively. What You’ll Learn: • Master Variety Selection: Explore research-backed recommendations and seed suggestions tailored for high tunnel success. • Plan with Precision: Discover how to time your […]

Free

Women Farmers Aging Strong-monthly online series through May 2025

Zoom

A Special Learning Circle Series for Collaborative Learning Jan 15 2025 | 12 - 1pm EST Feb 5 2025 | 12 - 1pm EST Mar 5 2025 | 12 - 1pm EST Nov 6 2024 | 12 - 1pm EST Apr 2 2025 | 12 - 1pm EDT Oct 2 2024 | 12 - 1pm EDT May 7 2025 | 12 - 1pm ED Register Now Are you a woman farmer (or hope to be) who wants to keep farming and ranching in […]

Financial Wellness for Retirement and Beyond Zoom or in Person options

Presented by Katherine Newey, Financial Planner and Investment Advisor Representative at Baystate Financial Overview: Financial Wellness is the ability to have control over your budget, resources to absorb a financial shock and be on track to reach your financial goals. This presentation will provide farmers with an overview of saving, investing, retiring and estate planning. […]

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Lunch and Learn: Asset Planning When You Have Variable Net Income

Asset Planning When You Have Variable Net Income.  A Virtual Workshop Managing investments in equipment, infrastructure, land, employee benefits, and personal health insurance and retirement can be challenging, especially when sales and net income fluctuates year to year. In this workshop, Jeff Cole from The Carrot Project will explore practical strategies to navigate these complexities […]

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Creative social media marketing strategies

Hadley Public Library 50 Middle St, Hadley

Register here! Join CISA for a panel and discussion where farmers will share pro tips on social media, moderated by Jen Smith, Local Hero Program Manager. Farmer guest speakers Leslie Harris, Farm Manager, and Alexxis Wright, Events Manager, both from Quonquont Farm in Whately, MA and Rebecca Sadlowski, Farm Manager of Rooted Flowers in Agawam, […]

Building Better Work Teams

Zoom

Build Your Management & Communication Toolbox Dates: January 16, 23 & 30 Time: 10 am to 11:15 each day via Zoom Registration This 3-part workshop begins with the DiSC© Workplace assessment* where participants learn about their preferred work styles and environment. We discuss why this self-awareness is critical to being an effective leader/manager and explore some […]