Join us for a night of fun at Taylor's Tavern & Restaurant in Greenfield. Bring a team of 4 to 6 players and study up on your local food, farm and cuisine knowledge. Prizes for the first place team are TBD but will likely include gift certificates from local restaurants as well as CISA swag!
Join CISA on Friday, August 26 at the Springfield Central Downtown Farmers' Market for a demonstration on making lacto-fermented vegetables and kimchi using fresh, local vegetables available right there at the market! CISA's own Julie Robinson will be there to show off how easy it can be to pickle your own vegetables, as well as […]
Every year, Mike's Maze at Warner Warm in Sunderland amazes the crowds with a creative and beautifully rendered corn maze, packed with games and fun! This year, the theme is "See America," in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. This is a destination that is not to be missed, and on […]
Come celebrate the fall, drink some freshly pressed sweet cider, and support CISA at the 2nd Annual Clarkdale Cider Run, on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield, MA. All proceeds will go to CISA.
Join CISA for a screening of Forgotten Farms, a challenging and engrossing look at one of the most vital and least visible components of New England agriculture: dairy farms. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers, Sarah Gardner and Dave Simmonds, and farmers Darryl and Lucinda Williams of Luther […]
Local Hero farmers and buyers from around the Valley, join us for round-table discussions with buyers interested in purchasing local products. You will hear firsthand from the following buyers how they work with local farmers, what their ongoing needs are, and how to plan ahead for consumer trends in the market: Andrew Lacasse from What […]
Join us to learn about the financial assistance available to help farms cope with 2016 losses and plan for the future. This workshop will discuss the direct financial compensation for losses available through USDA-FSA disaster assistance programs; funding available from USDA-NRCS and MDAR; new insurance options like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and low-interest loan programs. […]
Define where you really want to be in 3-5 years. Organize your thoughts to produce the farm life and business you want. Give direction and confidence in moving forward. The business plan is your farm’s goals and values through a story of investments, operations, finances, and marketing channels. In this workshop we will give you […]