Mission: CISA links farmers and communities to strengthen agriculture and enhance the conomy, rural character, environmental quality, and social well-being of Western Massachusetts.
"Pioneer Valley Local First is one of 37 BALLE networks through out North America. Pioneer Valley Local First has been working over the past five years to encourage people in Western Massachusetts to Think local First."
Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help agricultural enterprises in southeastern Massachusetts achieve economic success.