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Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) strengthens farms and engages the community to build the local food economy.

CISA has been working for over 30 years to build a stronger, more resilient, and more just local food system. We envision a local food system where farms are viable, working conditions are fair and just for owners and workers, the environment is respected, and locally grown food is available for all.

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Developing Climate Resilient Water Management Plans for Diverse Cropping Systems

March 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Because of climate change, it can be more difficult than ever to plan for meeting the water needs of your crops. Answering questions around the nuances of crop water needs,... more
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Spring Pruning of Woody Ornamental Plants

March 30 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spring is a great time to assess woody shrubs for shape, structure, and winter damage. Ron Yaple, owner of Race Mountain Tree Services will demonstrate how to renovate, rejuvenate, and... more
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Ayurveda, Yoga, and Seasonal Cooking at Many Hands Organic Farm

March 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register here! Embark on a 3-hour holistic journey of self-discovery and well-being. Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating meditation and yoga practice introducing the basic concepts of Ayurveda. Delve into enlightening... more
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Free Yoga Class & Networking Hour for Farmers

March 30 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 30th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm   Join us for a rejuvenating and restorative yoga class at Sanctuary, a personal healing and collective wellness center, inside Thornes Marketplace in downtown... more
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CISA's Annual Meeting & Celebration

April 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  WE ARE AT CAPACITY! If you would like to be added to a wait list for the Annual Meeting, please reach out to Jennifer.   Join us for CISA’s... more
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GrowNYC La Nueva Siembra Introducción a la Planificación Empresarial Agrícola

April 6 - June 8
GrowNYC La Nueva Siembra es un curso de fundaciones desarrollado para que los trabajadores agrícolas experimentados empiecen a planificar sus propios negocios.Nuestro curso anual admite de 5 a 10 solicitantes... more
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Writing Our Way Back to the Garden

April 7 - April 21
Sign up here! This series, facilitated by writer and gardener Jennifer Jacobson, meets on Sundays, from 2-4 pm at the Northampton Friends Meetinghouse. Sliding scale $5 – 20 per session, no one turned... more
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Protect & Preserve Your Most Important Tool: You! - Mini Virtual Retreat for Women Farmers on Body Mechanics

April 9 - April 11
Register here! Spring is the perfect opportunity before the busy season starts to step back, reflect and learn how to better care for our physical and mental health.  Join this... more
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Labor Movement with Cynthia Flores

April 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Register here! Labor-Movement believes that when you move well, you work well. Our mission is to help farmers, fishermen, landscapers, and industrial athletes to improve their movement health and wellness, increase efficiency and extend longevity... more
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APR Landowner Webinar

April 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
If you farm or own APR land, please join Commissioner Randle and the APR Stewardship Team for a webinar covering policies, guidelines and resources relevant to APR constituents. RSVP in... more
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MDAR’s First Annual Agricultural Resource Fair

April 12 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Non-profit agricultural stakeholders and service providers including our Federal-State Partners will be offering the Massachusetts agricultural farming community up-to-date timely resource information. The material presented will include material on services,... more
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Climate Adaptive Gardening Series: No-till Practices for Soil Health

April 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join local GFN farmer and educator Rose Cherneff at Grow Food Northampton’s Organic Community Garden to learn about all things soil! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for... more
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Valley Bounty: Real Pickles

“Real Pickles is a worker-owned co-op making pickles and ferments with produce that’s all organic and regionally grown,” Hunter explains. “A big part of our mission is supporting the regional ... more
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Valley Bounty: Holyoke Farmers' Market - and Field Notes!

Published March 2, 2024 in the Daily Hampshire Gazette Building community, year-round: Holyoke Farmers Market is a source of positivity and local fare By Jacob Nelson “When I was a ... more
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NEPM: Diemand Farm - and Field Notes!

. Tessa White Diemand of Diemand Farm in Wendell stops by to talk about her family’s farm, her personal journey with farming, and telling a story at CISA’s live storytelling ... more
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Valley Bounty: River Valley Co-op

In just 15 years, River Valley Co-op has grown into an indispensable part of the local food economy. For local farms, food businesses and community members who want easy access ... more
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NEPM: Rivershed Farm

. It’s CSA sign up time! Local farms around the region are gearing up for the growing season, and the more people sign up now for CSA farm shares, the ... more
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Valley Bounty: CSAs are the Community Behind the Food

Though more weeks of winter lie ahead, National Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) week — Feb. 19-25 — marks the symbolic start of the CSA cycle, when member sign-ups start rolling ... more
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NEPM: North Hadley Sugar Shack

  Phil, Monte, and Kaliis get sweet details on the upcoming maple season from Joe Boisvert at North Hadley Sugar Shack. Hear how both their business and the process of ... more
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Valley Bounty: Love Leaf Farm

If there’s a lesson to be learned from Love Leaf Farm in South Hadley, it’s this: don’t judge a farm by its size. Or the size of their crops, for ... more
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Valley Bounty: O'Brien Farm

Published January 27, 2024 in the Daily Hampshire Gazette New horizons for a small dairy farm O’Brien Farm in Orange opt to strategize, not pasteurize “We do a little bit ... more
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NEPM: Go Fresh Mobile Market

_ Riley Gilroy and Monica Hernandez of Go Fresh Mobile Market give Phil, Monte, and Kaliis a look at how their program makes a real difference in the lives of ... more
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Local Hero Profile: Bloom Woolen Yarns

October 18, 2023    Posted in: Specialty Producer Profiles, Local Hero Profiles
Local Hero Profile by Julia Mazzuchi, Local Hero Program Assistant  The buy local movement in the Valley not only encompasses... more
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