CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture)

CISA’s Technical Assistance program supports small food and farm businesses to grow, achieve economic viability and long-term stability, and increase the economic vitality of the region.

How We Help

Creating and/or updating business plans; creating and/or updating marketing plans; license/permit assistance; referral to legal aid; help preparing financial statements; support for brand development; food safety; employee management; business succession planning, climate change adaptation

City / Towns Served

Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties, some parts of Berkshire and Worcester counties Amherst, Deerfield, Easthampton, Greenfield, Hadley, Hatfield, Holyoke, Montague, Northampton, Springfield, Sunderland, Wendell, Whately

Language

English, Spanish