Register here! Berkshire Grown will host a virtual two-part grant writing training, led by Kara Weinstein, for farmers and food producers looking to develop an understanding of how to read and interpret grant applications, and the basic story-telling and writing skills to submit successful grant applications. The first session on February 21, 2024 will cover […]
Join us for this free event on Zoom or in the CISA conference room for a short, informal discussion about what’s happening in our local food system on March 7th at noon. Click here to register. Our Special Project Director Margaret Christie will briefly share how we’re helping farms in the aftermath of last year’s […]
Register here! As a small business owner, you want to develop and protect your brand, but you don’t yet have the funds to file for trademark protection. Attorney Christina Licursi will cover steps you can take to have some level of protection from the beginning as well as when to take the plunge and file […]
Join the Urban Farming Institute and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for the 8th annual MA Commercial Urban Farming Symposium. This all-day event promises to be a transformative experience for urban farmers, agricultural professionals, community leaders, educators, policymakers, and food justice advocates. This year's theme is "Cultivating a Resilient Future: Innovation, Collaboration, and Community". Come […]
Over the past year, the Hatfield Comprehensive Planning Committee has solicited feedback from the farming community on the many challenges and opportunities in agriculture this decade and beyond. This workshop will explore several solution-based approaches to mitigating and adapting to climate change, including a review of new and existing targeted funding opportunities to support shifting […]
CISA’s Field Notes is a live storytelling event celebrating the many ways local food and farming leave their mark on our lives and in our communities. This will be our fifth show, and this year’s theme is “In the Weeds.” This show is for everyone who grows, cooks, or eats - so, everyone! Come support […]
On Tuesday March 12, the Massachusetts Dept. of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) will host its first ‘Flapjacks & Farm Chats’ informational session for local farmers and landowners interested in learning about the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program. Faced with rising land costs, Massachusetts is projected to lose much of its farmland if action is not taken. […]
We will be hosting the USDA Rural Development – Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Webinar to be held on Tuesday, March 12th 10am – 11am EST. The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps agricultural producers enter value-added activities to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income. The webinar is scheduled […]
