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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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2026 Tri-State SARE Project - Animal Physiology's Role in Carcass Performance

February 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/tdzCw00GpV
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Farm Employment Laws Made Simple

February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for the 5th workshop in our Employment Series, focused on the essentials of farm employment law. This session will be led by Farm Commons, a trusted national resource... more
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Farm Property Insurance - Legal Food Hub Winter Webinar Series

February 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
February 19: Farm Property Insurance Noon – 1 pm Attorney Jeanette Ramirez, Farm Commons Running a farm business often depends on buildings, equipment, vehicles, and supplies for day-to-day success. If... more
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VB: Prospect Meadow Farm

February 14, 2026    Posted in: CISA News, CISA's Valley Bounty Column, Press Room
There is so much to learn by working on a farm. There are things to learn about growing plants and caring for animals, of course, but more too — things ... more
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NEPM: Fruit Fair Supermarket and Farm

February 11, 2026    Posted in: CISA News, NEPM "Fabulous 413" interviews, Press Room
Fruit Fair Supermarket turns 90 years old this year! Claire, Monte, and Kaliis visit with Sam Newell, co-owner of the small Chicopee market. From its Front Street location, Fruit Fair ... more
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VB: Wild Bramble Farm

February 7, 2026    Posted in: CISA News, CISA's Valley Bounty Column, Uncategorized One, Press Room
On Wild Bramble Farm in Northfield, Shannon Goddard grows fresh flowers for sale, raises chickens for meat, and runs a small farmstand. Along with her husband Chris, Shannon Goddard has ... 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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