CISA – Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture
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.
CISA – Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture | HIP …
1. Enter your zip code in the “Your Location” box. 2. Click “Search” to see a list of all Open HIP Locations, starting with locations closest to you. 3. Choose your nearest HIP Farmers’ Market, Farm Stand, or CSA, bring your EBT card, and use your HIP benefits to get free produce! Connecticut River Valley Delivery.
CISA – Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture | About
Our Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally Grown® program, the longest-running agricultural buy-local campaign in the country, connects farmers and the community, improving farm business viability and enhancing the quality of life for residents across the region.
We need your help to Grow Resilience! - buylocalfood.org
Advocate for government policies that benefit local farms and farmers through candidate forums, farm tours, and community outreach. Share the critical importance of the local food system’s role in climate change, food security, human and environmental health, and community vibrancy.
How to update your online member listing - buylocalfood.org
CISA maintains an online, searchable database of all members of CISA’s Local Hero program. If you’d like to have your business listed, you must have an active Local Hero membership. Details about membership can be found here.
CISA – Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture | Find it Locally
Farmers’ markets are open for the season all around the Valley! Visit a market this week to buy super fresh produce and more directly from local farms. Find Your Market Here.
Use SNAP/EBT and HIP for local food
Use SNAP/EBT and HIP for local food. Use your SNAP/EBT at farmers’ markets, farm stands, mobile markets, or to purchase CSA shares! Many farmers’ markets and CSAs now offer SNAP matches or sliding scales to make local food more accessible to SNAP customers.
Find Local Food and Farms
Looking for local farm products? Search our online guide by product, farm name, location, or outlet. All CISA’s Local Hero members have up-to-date searchable profiles – find farms, restaurants, retailers, and more!
CISA’s Emergency Farm Fund - buylocalfood.org
The Emergency Farm Fund was launched in October 2011 by CISA, in response to the damage suffered by farms in western Massachusetts due to Hurricane Irene. All the funds raised for the Fund come from the community– local businesses and supporters.
CISA – Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture | Climate …
Climate Change & Farming Week. CISA’s annual Climate Change and Farming Week is an opportunity for CISA, farmers, allied organizations, and individuals to host events that build awareness of and support for local food and farm businesses as they seek solutions to the many challenges of growing food in a warmer, wetter New England.