Events

Join CISA and digital marketing expert, Michael Crigler, of Bueno Social for an in-person workshop exploring the graphic design thinking and guiding principles behind an effective farm website. Michael will ...

This 8-week course is filled with information, activities, and presentations from excellent guest speakers that will help you write your farm business plan. The Farm Business Planning course is designed to help you create a written plan to start or expand your farm business. Also, the course is recognized by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as fulfilling one of their financial management training requirements.

Join CISA for a panel and discussion on social media with farmer guest speakers Leslie Harris, Farm Manager, and Alexxis Wright, Events Manager, both from Quonquont Farm in Whately, and Rebecca Sadlowski, Farm Manager of Rooted Flowers in Agawam.

Managing Forests as Habitat in a Changing World will feature interactive panel discussions that explore shifting impacts on forest habitats and adaptation options for natural resources management. Panels will represent a diversity of scientists and natural resources managers and will provide examples of ecological silviculture, restoration actions, and collaborative conservation stories. 

In this half-day workshop, you’ll connect with farmers and others in our local food system to learn and practice effectively communicating about climate change with customers and your community. CISA ...

HHCD is partnering with landowners in the region to convert lawns and other managed landscapes into native plant gardens and meadows. We are hosting a series of workshops on the topic, and landowners can request a professional consultation and receive a starter set of native plants or seed to turn your lawn into a more resilient, carbon-sequestering, pollinator supporting, beautiful space!

Senior farmers and farm partners can sign up for this 3-day course to learn the many aspects of succession planning, clarify goals, identify next steps, and review the necessary documents ...

Join CISA and Alessandra Corbett and Sara Esthus from The Homegrown Studio for an introductory workshop where you will learn to identify your key customer groups and what sets your business apart. Together, we will explore the look and feel that you would like your brand to have so your brand is truly authentic to your farm.