Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) works year-round to strengthen farms and build a more just and resilient local food system in Western Massachusetts. You can support their work by making a donation, sponsoring a program, or including CISA in your estate plans.
Other ways to support include:
- Dining at local restaurants that source from nearby farms: Find local-food restaurants
- Shopping at farmers’ markets across the region: Find a farmers’ market near you
How CISA Supports Farmers
CISA offers a wide range of support services to help local farms succeed:
- Grants & Financing
Assistance accessing funding to grow and sustain farm businesses. - Business Assistance
One-on-one help with marketing, planning, and navigating regulations. - Workshops & Training
Educational opportunities to strengthen farm operations and skills. - Peer Learning & Resources
Connecting farmers with tools, guidance, and each other.
Learn more about CISA’s support for farmers: Resources for Farmers.
Learn how to give or get involved with CISA.
Photo: Pick your own peaches – a visitor to Apex Orchards in Shelburne MA pays for their fresh fruit. FungaiFoto.
