Help Our Local Food System Adapt to Climate Change

Farmers have always adapted to changes in the weather, but things are different now. The impacts of global warming are making growing food more challenging than ever.  

The good news is, you can help. Farmers are adapting to keep our food system strong and resilient. You can support them by getting informed and getting involved.

Everyone can…

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• Advocate: Learn about and support the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s climate advocacy and policy Farm Bill 2023 platform here.  
• Stay Connected: Sign up for CISA’s e-news and Farm and Food Advocacy & Policy Alerts here and look for ways to get involved. 
• Buy Local: Help make our food system climate resilient by buying from local farms. CISA’s Local Food Guide makes it easy! 
• Help CISA Help Farms: Donate here and support CISA’s work helping farms become more resilient in the face of climate change and related challenges.

For farmers:

• Explore CISA’s Climate Change & Farming Resource Hub, and contribute too. 
• Sign up for Climate Change Bulletin and Alerts. 

Want to learn more? Have ideas or experience to share?

Contact CISA’s Climate Program at climate@buylocalfood.org and (413) 665-7100, ext. 17.