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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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Panel Discussion: Tried-and-True Strategies to Attract and Retain Great Employees

March 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Register here for this free in-person discussion at the Sunderland Public Library, part of CISA's winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. Finding, hiring, and maintaining a great crew of employees... more

Fundamentals of HACCP Training and Certification for Meat and Poultry Operations

March 12 @ 8:00 am - March 13 @ 5:00 pm

AgriForaging Compliance Services is offering a two-day, in-person Fundamentals of HACCP Training and Certification for Meat and Poultry Operations on March 12–13, 2026, in Concord, New Hampshire. This instructor-led course is... more

Developing strong systems for communication, feedback, and decision-making

March 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Register here for this free virtual workshop, part of CISA’s winter farmer-to-farmer series on employee management. Without strong systems for communication, feedback, and decision-making, farm teams can get slowed down... more

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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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