Our Programs

Since 1993 CISA has been working to strengthen the connections between farms and the community, by creating and running programs that link farmers, community members, and markets.

Local Hero

Our signature program, the Local Hero campaign is the longest running "buy local" program in the country and is a smashing success.

Senior FarmShare

CISA has been providing shares of the local harvest to low-income seniors since 2004.

Farm to Institutions

A key ingredient in creating a successful local agriculture is building local wholesale agriculture markets with institutional buyers such as workplace cafeterias, hospitals, schools, and colleges.

Infrastructure Development

CISA is actively working to close the gap between farm and table by identifying infrastructure needs such as processing, storage, and distribution, and collaborating with farmers and other groups to develop solutions.

Technical Assistance

From starting a new farm to marketing and expanding an existing one, CISA offers a wide range of technical assistance to farmers and other CISA members-workshops, consulting, downloadable information sheets, and more.

Consulting

If you're interested in starting or expanding a "buy local" program in your area, we can help! CISA offers nonprofit organizations, farming groups, state departments of agriculture, and others the benefit of our 15 years of work creating public support for agriculture. 

Farm to School

CISA supports efforts to get kids involved in agricultural activities in classrooms, cafeterias, gardens, and local farms.