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CISA STRENGTHENS FARMS AND ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$2.2M
Program Spending
83%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.1M
Total Expenses
▼$2.4M
Total Assets
$3.8M
Total Liabilities
▼$227.1K
Net Assets
$3.6M
Officer Compensation
→N/A
Other Salaries
$1.2M
Investment Income
$71.6K
Fundraising
▼$4,028
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$5.1M
Awards Found
35
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture | THIS RENEWAL STANDARD BFRDP PROJECT BUILDS UPON A SUCCESSFUL BFRDP GRANT (PD: KELLY COLEMAN, AWARD 2016-03325-2009). HALF (50%) OF THE BUDGET WILL BE DEDICATED TO SERVING SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED OR LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS (0% FOR MILITARY VETERANS). THE LEAD AGENCY (CISA) WILL MANAGE THIS STATE-WIDE PROJECT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF THREE COLLABORATING AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS): BERKSHIRE GROWN, CENTRAL MASS GROWN, AND SOUTHEASTERN MA AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP. 94% OF FEDERAL FUNDS WILL GO TO CBOS.OUR LONG-RANGE GOAL FOR THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF BEGINNING FARM BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY PROVIDING TAILORED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AT LEAST 420 BEGINNING FARMERS IN THE FOLLOWING TOPIC AREAS: DIVERSIFICATION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES (PRIORITY G), NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PRIORITY F), ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS TRAINING (PRIORITY C), AND FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING (PRIORITY E). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 60 WORKSHOPS, 18 NETWORKING EVENTS, AND ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO 315 BEGINNING FARMERS, PLUS DETAILED PROGRAM EVALUATION. AFTER PARTICIPATING, FARMERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ON-GOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PEER SUPPORT THROUGH THE COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE: 90% OF PARTICIPANTS (378/420) "MODERATELY INCREASE" KNOWLEDGE AND 65% (273/420) "SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE" KNOWLEDGE IN THE AREAS OF MARKETING, BUSINESS PLANNING, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, DIVERSIFICATION, OR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; 35% (147/420) IMPLEMENT A BUSINESS CHANGE AS A RESULT OF TRAINING; 35% (147/420) WILL MEET OR EXCEED THEIR FARM'S FINANCIAL GOALS; AND 50% OF PARTICIPANTS (210/420) WILL CONFIRM THAT PARTICIPATION CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR ABILITY TO KEEP FARMING. THE SUCCESS OF THESE OUTCOMES WILL IMPROVE THE ECONOMY AND FOOD SECURITY OF THE REGION. | $800K | FY2020 | Sep 2020 – Aug 2024 |
| Department of Agriculture | PEER TEACHERS: A KEY CONNECTION BETWEEN IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FARMERSAND USDA AND LOCAL RESOURCES: “PEER TEACHERS: A KEY CONNECTION BETWEENIMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FARMERS AND USDA AND LOCAL RESOURCES.” THE GOAL OFTHIS PROJECT IS TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF FARMSOPERATED BY REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT FARMERS IN THE SPRINGFIELD,MASSACHUSETTS METRO AREA (HAMPDEN COUNTY) AND TO ASSIST THOSE FARMS INPARTICIPATING IN USDA PROGRAMS. INVESTING IN REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT PEERTEACHERS IS AN ENDURING RESOURCE TO THE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT FARMINGCOMMUNITY AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, LEADING TO MORE PRODUCTIVE FARMSAND GARDENS AND INCREASED FRESH FOOD ACCESS IN DIVERSE URBANNEIGHBORHOODS. PEER TEACHERS WILL SERVE AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN TRADITIONALSERVICE PROVIDERS AND THE USDA AND IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FARMERS,PROVIDING TRAINING IN FARMERS’ NATIVE LANGUAGES AND WITH ANUNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CULTURAL AND FARMING BACKGROUNDS. THEACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES OF THE CURRENT PROJECT WILL ENABLE FARMERS TOMAKE SOUND MANAGEMENT DECISIONS ON CURRENT AND FUTURE LAND, ENHANCE THEPRODUCTIVITY OF THEIR EFFORTS, AND ACCESS USDA PROGRAMS. AS A RESULT,FARMERS WILL BRING A BOUNTY OF FRESH, CULTURAL PRODUCE INTO THE FOODDESERTS WHERE THEY LIVE WELL INTO THE FUTURE. | $750K | FY2021 | Sep 2021 – Sep 2025 |
| Department of Agriculture | ** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** THIS STANDARD BFRDP PROJECT BUILDS UPON SUCCESSFUL BFRDP GRANTS (PD: KELLY COLEMAN, AWARD 2016-03325-2009 & AWARD 2020-70017-32420). HALF (50%) OF THE BUDGET WILL BE DEDICATED TO SERVING SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED OR LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS (0% FOR MILITARY VETERANS). THE LEAD AGENCY (CISA) WILL MANAGE THIS STATE-WIDE PROJECT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF FOUR COLLABORATING AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS): BERKSHIRE GROWN, CENTRAL MASS GROWN, NORTHEAST HARVEST, AND SOUTHEASTERN MA AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP. 82% OF FEDERAL FUNDS WILL GO TO CBOS. OUR LONG-RANGE GOAL FOR THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF BEGINNING FARM BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY PROVIDING TAILORED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AT LEAST 600 BEGINNING FARMERS IN THE FOLLOWING TOPIC AREAS: PRIORITIES 1-7 AND 14 (FARMING PRACTICES, SUCCESSION STRATEGIES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LAND ACQUISITION, FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, DIVERSIFICATION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES, AND FOOD SAFETY AND RECORDKEEPING). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 60 WORKSHOPS, 21 NETWORKING EVENTS, AND ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO 190 BEGINNING FARMERS, PLUS DETAILED PROGRAM EVALUATION. AFTER PARTICIPATING, FARMERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ON-GOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PEER SUPPORT THROUGH THE COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE: 90% OF PARTICIPANTS (540/600) MODERATELY INCREASE KNOWLEDGE IN THE AREAS OF MARKETING, BUSINESS PLANNING, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, DIVERSIFICATION, OR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; 50% (300/600) IMPLEMENT A BUSINESS CHANGE AS A RESULT OF TRAINING; 45% (270/600) WILL MEET OR EXCEED THEIR FARM'S FINANCIAL GOALS; AND 75% OF PARTICIPANTS (450/600) WILL CONFIRM THAT PARTICIPATION CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR ABILITY TO KEEP FARMING. THE SUCCESS OF THESE OUTCOMES WILL IMPROVE THE ECONOMY AND FOOD SECURITY OF THE REGION. | $750K | FY2024 | Sep 2024 – Sep 2027 |
| Department of Agriculture | BEYOND START UP: BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF MA BEGINNING FARMERS | $595.5K | FY2016 | Aug 2016 – Aug 2019 |
| Department of Agriculture | OUTREACH, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EXPAND MASSAHUSETTS# DIRECT PRODUCER-TO-CONSUMER MARKETS | $500K | FY2020 | Sep 2020 – Sep 2023 |
| Department of Agriculture | EXPAND MA DIRECT PRODUCER TO CONSUMER MK | $500K | FY2016 | Sep 2016 – Sep 2019 |
| Department of Agriculture | PROJECT TITLE: FOOD SAFETY SOLUTIONS FOR FARM OWNERS AND EMPLOYEESCOMMUNITY INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING AGRICULTURE (CISA)THROUGH THIS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT, CISA AND PARTNERS WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT (FSMA) COMPLIANCE IN MASSACHUSETTS, FOCUSING ON THOSE BUSINESSES THAT FALL OUTSIDE OF THE PRIORITY AREAS IDENTIFIED BY OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS. FAMILY FARM BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS OPERATE IN AN EXTREMELY CHALLENGING GLOBAL MARKETPLACE, WITH LITTLE CONTROL OVER THE COSTS OF INPUTS OR OF PRICES. RECENT INCREASES IN PEST PRESSURE AND ADVERSE WEATHER EVENTS LINKED TO CLIMATE CHANGE HAVE HEIGHTENED RISK OF CROP LOSSES, AND RISING INPUT COSTS AND LABOR EXPENSES HAVE PUT FURTHER STRAIN ON FARM PROFITABILITY. IN THIS ENVIRONMENT, IT IS DIFFICULT FOR MANY FARMERS TO INTEGRATE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT OUTSIDE SUPPORT. IN RESPONSE, CISA HAS INCREASINGLY PRIORITIZED FOOD SAFETY IN OUR FARM BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMMING.IN THIS PROJECT, WE WILL SUPPORT THREE TYPES OF BUSINESSES, INCLUDING:(A) SMALL FARMS THAT SELL AT LEAST 50% OF THEIR PRODUCTS DIRECT TO CONSUMERS;(B) FARMS AND AGGREGATORS DOING LIGHT PROCESSING OR PRODUCING VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS; AND(C) FARMS THAT MUST COMPLY WITH PRODUCE SAFETY RULE STANDARDS AND REQUIRE SUSTAINED, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS.THESE SPECIALIZED AUDIENCES WILL RECEIVE TARGETED OUTREACH AND CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. RESPONDING TO FARMER INPUT, WE WILL INCLUDE FOOD SAFETY TRAINING FOR FARM EMPLOYEES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH LOW ENGLISH OR LITERACY SKILLS, PAIRED WITH ASSISTANCE DESIGNED TO HELP FARM MANAGERS AND CREW LEADERS IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS. OTHER METHODS OF SUPPORTING THESE FARMS WILL INCLUDE FARM VISITS AND PHONE CALLS; REFERRALS TO PARTNER AGENCIES AND OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION; CREATION OF AND SUPPORT FOR COMPLETION OF FOOD SAFETY PLANS; SUPPORT FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS; AND ADAPTATION AND/OR CREATION OF TRAINING MATERIALS AND SIGNAGE APPROPRIATE FOR WORKERS WITH LOW LITERACY AND/OR LIMITED ENGLISH SKILLS.ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVES INCLUDE SUPPORTING FARMS IN ACCESSING AVAILABLE STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING RELATED TO FSMA AND FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; INCREASING CISA STAFF AND PARTNER CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOOD SAFETY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO SPECIALIZED FARM AUDIENCES; AND WORK WITH THE NORTHEAST CENTER TO ADVANCE FOOD SAFETY, MASSACHUSETTS FOOD SAFETY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL SERVICE PROVIDERS ON EVALUATION, OUTREACH AND DISSEMINATION.SUPPORTING THESE FARMS IN FINDING FOOD SAFETY SOLUTIONS WILL IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND REDUCE RISKS AND THE COSTS OF COMPLIANCE FOR FARM BUSINESSES, INCREASING THEIR ECONOMIC VIABILITY. IN ADDITION, THIS PROJECT'S FOCUS ON IMPROVING ON-FARM COMMUNICATION WILL CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS FOR FARM WORKERS. | $150K | FY2019 | Sep 2019 – Mar 2022 |
| Department of Agriculture | ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE DIRECT MARKETS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS | $99.1K | FY2014 | Sep 2014 – Sep 2016 |
| Department of Agriculture | RME OUTREACH | $71K | FY2011 | Sep 2011 – Sep 2012 |
| Department of Agriculture | INVESTING IN DIRECT MARKETING FOR HAMPDEN COUNTY: BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE CONSUMER AWARENESS AND BENEFIT FARMERS | $70.2K | FY2011 | Sep 2011 – Sep 2012 |
| Department of Agriculture | RME OUTREACH | $66.8K | FY2012 | Sep 2012 – Aug 2013 |
| Department of Agriculture | 2014 EDUCATION AWARD | $66.5K | FY2014 | Sep 2014 – Sep 2015 |
| Department of Agriculture | BUILDING THE CPAPCITY THROUGH TRAINING ON LAND ACQUISITION, MARKETING AND BUSINESS STRAGEGIES | $65.6K | FY2012 | Sep 2012 – Aug 2013 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS - ARRA | $60.6K | FY2009 | Sep 2009 – Sep 2009 |
| Department of Agriculture | EXTENDED SEASON DIRECT MARKETING PROJECT: EXPANDING DIRECT SALES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS THROUGH THE WINTER | $57K | FY2008 | Sep 2008 – Mar 2010 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $55.9K | FY2008 | Apr 2008 – Apr 2008 |
| Department of Agriculture | RBEG - NATURAL DISASTER TORNADO SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS | $35K | FY2009 | Jun 2009 – Jun 2009 |
| Department of Agriculture | RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT | $34K | FY2015 | Aug 2015 – Aug 2017 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $32K | FY2011 | Jul 2011 – Jul 2011 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $31.8K | FY2008 | May 2008 – May 2008 |
| Department of Agriculture | RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT | $29.9K | FY2025 | Sep 2025 – Sep 2027 |
| Department of Agriculture | RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT | $29.5K | FY2023 | Jun 2023 – Jun 2025 |
| Department of Agriculture | RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT | $29.2K | FY2022 | Jul 2022 – Jul 2024 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $28.3K | FY2009 | Jun 2009 – Jun 2009 |
| Department of Agriculture | RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT | $28K | FY2019 | Jul 2019 – Jul 2021 |
| Department of Agriculture | RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT | $28K | FY2018 | Jul 2018 – Jul 2020 |
| Department of Agriculture | RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT | $28K | FY2020 | Sep 2020 – Sep 2022 |
| Department of Agriculture | RBDG E REA | $23.8K | FY2024 | Jun 2024 – Jun 2026 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $20K | FY2014 | May 2014 – May 2014 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $20K | FY2009 | Aug 2009 – Aug 2009 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $19.8K | FY2011 | Jul 2011 – Jul 2011 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $16.3K | FY2008 | Jun 2008 – Jun 2008 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $16K | FY2008 | Mar 2008 – Mar 2008 |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $8,000 | FY2010 | Jun 2010 – Jun 2010 |
| Department of Agriculture | LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES SERVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES: TECHNICAL ASISTANCE TO SUPPORT FOOD ACCESS AND BUSINESS PROFITABILITY | $0 | FY2020 | Dec 2019 – Nov 2022 |
Department of Agriculture
$800K
THIS RENEWAL STANDARD BFRDP PROJECT BUILDS UPON A SUCCESSFUL BFRDP GRANT (PD: KELLY COLEMAN, AWARD 2016-03325-2009). HALF (50%) OF THE BUDGET WILL BE DEDICATED TO SERVING SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED OR LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS (0% FOR MILITARY VETERANS). THE LEAD AGENCY (CISA) WILL MANAGE THIS STATE-WIDE PROJECT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF THREE COLLABORATING AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS): BERKSHIRE GROWN, CENTRAL MASS GROWN, AND SOUTHEASTERN MA AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP. 94% OF FEDERAL FUNDS WILL GO TO CBOS.OUR LONG-RANGE GOAL FOR THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF BEGINNING FARM BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY PROVIDING TAILORED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AT LEAST 420 BEGINNING FARMERS IN THE FOLLOWING TOPIC AREAS: DIVERSIFICATION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES (PRIORITY G), NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PRIORITY F), ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS TRAINING (PRIORITY C), AND FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING (PRIORITY E). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 60 WORKSHOPS, 18 NETWORKING EVENTS, AND ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO 315 BEGINNING FARMERS, PLUS DETAILED PROGRAM EVALUATION. AFTER PARTICIPATING, FARMERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ON-GOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PEER SUPPORT THROUGH THE COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE: 90% OF PARTICIPANTS (378/420) "MODERATELY INCREASE" KNOWLEDGE AND 65% (273/420) "SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE" KNOWLEDGE IN THE AREAS OF MARKETING, BUSINESS PLANNING, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, DIVERSIFICATION, OR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; 35% (147/420) IMPLEMENT A BUSINESS CHANGE AS A RESULT OF TRAINING; 35% (147/420) WILL MEET OR EXCEED THEIR FARM'S FINANCIAL GOALS; AND 50% OF PARTICIPANTS (210/420) WILL CONFIRM THAT PARTICIPATION CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR ABILITY TO KEEP FARMING. THE SUCCESS OF THESE OUTCOMES WILL IMPROVE THE ECONOMY AND FOOD SECURITY OF THE REGION.
Department of Agriculture
$750K
PEER TEACHERS: A KEY CONNECTION BETWEEN IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FARMERSAND USDA AND LOCAL RESOURCES: “PEER TEACHERS: A KEY CONNECTION BETWEENIMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FARMERS AND USDA AND LOCAL RESOURCES.” THE GOAL OFTHIS PROJECT IS TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF FARMSOPERATED BY REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT FARMERS IN THE SPRINGFIELD,MASSACHUSETTS METRO AREA (HAMPDEN COUNTY) AND TO ASSIST THOSE FARMS INPARTICIPATING IN USDA PROGRAMS. INVESTING IN REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT PEERTEACHERS IS AN ENDURING RESOURCE TO THE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT FARMINGCOMMUNITY AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, LEADING TO MORE PRODUCTIVE FARMSAND GARDENS AND INCREASED FRESH FOOD ACCESS IN DIVERSE URBANNEIGHBORHOODS. PEER TEACHERS WILL SERVE AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN TRADITIONALSERVICE PROVIDERS AND THE USDA AND IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FARMERS,PROVIDING TRAINING IN FARMERS’ NATIVE LANGUAGES AND WITH ANUNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CULTURAL AND FARMING BACKGROUNDS. THEACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES OF THE CURRENT PROJECT WILL ENABLE FARMERS TOMAKE SOUND MANAGEMENT DECISIONS ON CURRENT AND FUTURE LAND, ENHANCE THEPRODUCTIVITY OF THEIR EFFORTS, AND ACCESS USDA PROGRAMS. AS A RESULT,FARMERS WILL BRING A BOUNTY OF FRESH, CULTURAL PRODUCE INTO THE FOODDESERTS WHERE THEY LIVE WELL INTO THE FUTURE.
Department of Agriculture
$750K
** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** THIS STANDARD BFRDP PROJECT BUILDS UPON SUCCESSFUL BFRDP GRANTS (PD: KELLY COLEMAN, AWARD 2016-03325-2009 & AWARD 2020-70017-32420). HALF (50%) OF THE BUDGET WILL BE DEDICATED TO SERVING SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED OR LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS (0% FOR MILITARY VETERANS). THE LEAD AGENCY (CISA) WILL MANAGE THIS STATE-WIDE PROJECT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF FOUR COLLABORATING AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS): BERKSHIRE GROWN, CENTRAL MASS GROWN, NORTHEAST HARVEST, AND SOUTHEASTERN MA AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP. 82% OF FEDERAL FUNDS WILL GO TO CBOS. OUR LONG-RANGE GOAL FOR THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF BEGINNING FARM BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY PROVIDING TAILORED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AT LEAST 600 BEGINNING FARMERS IN THE FOLLOWING TOPIC AREAS: PRIORITIES 1-7 AND 14 (FARMING PRACTICES, SUCCESSION STRATEGIES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LAND ACQUISITION, FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, DIVERSIFICATION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES, AND FOOD SAFETY AND RECORDKEEPING). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 60 WORKSHOPS, 21 NETWORKING EVENTS, AND ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO 190 BEGINNING FARMERS, PLUS DETAILED PROGRAM EVALUATION. AFTER PARTICIPATING, FARMERS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ON-GOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PEER SUPPORT THROUGH THE COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE: 90% OF PARTICIPANTS (540/600) MODERATELY INCREASE KNOWLEDGE IN THE AREAS OF MARKETING, BUSINESS PLANNING, FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, DIVERSIFICATION, OR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; 50% (300/600) IMPLEMENT A BUSINESS CHANGE AS A RESULT OF TRAINING; 45% (270/600) WILL MEET OR EXCEED THEIR FARM'S FINANCIAL GOALS; AND 75% OF PARTICIPANTS (450/600) WILL CONFIRM THAT PARTICIPATION CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR ABILITY TO KEEP FARMING. THE SUCCESS OF THESE OUTCOMES WILL IMPROVE THE ECONOMY AND FOOD SECURITY OF THE REGION.
Department of Agriculture
$595.5K
BEYOND START UP: BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF MA BEGINNING FARMERS
Department of Agriculture
$500K
OUTREACH, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EXPAND MASSAHUSETTS# DIRECT PRODUCER-TO-CONSUMER MARKETS
Department of Agriculture
$500K
EXPAND MA DIRECT PRODUCER TO CONSUMER MK
Department of Agriculture
$150K
PROJECT TITLE: FOOD SAFETY SOLUTIONS FOR FARM OWNERS AND EMPLOYEESCOMMUNITY INVOLVED IN SUSTAINING AGRICULTURE (CISA)THROUGH THIS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT, CISA AND PARTNERS WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT (FSMA) COMPLIANCE IN MASSACHUSETTS, FOCUSING ON THOSE BUSINESSES THAT FALL OUTSIDE OF THE PRIORITY AREAS IDENTIFIED BY OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS. FAMILY FARM BUSINESSES IN MASSACHUSETTS OPERATE IN AN EXTREMELY CHALLENGING GLOBAL MARKETPLACE, WITH LITTLE CONTROL OVER THE COSTS OF INPUTS OR OF PRICES. RECENT INCREASES IN PEST PRESSURE AND ADVERSE WEATHER EVENTS LINKED TO CLIMATE CHANGE HAVE HEIGHTENED RISK OF CROP LOSSES, AND RISING INPUT COSTS AND LABOR EXPENSES HAVE PUT FURTHER STRAIN ON FARM PROFITABILITY. IN THIS ENVIRONMENT, IT IS DIFFICULT FOR MANY FARMERS TO INTEGRATE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT OUTSIDE SUPPORT. IN RESPONSE, CISA HAS INCREASINGLY PRIORITIZED FOOD SAFETY IN OUR FARM BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMMING.IN THIS PROJECT, WE WILL SUPPORT THREE TYPES OF BUSINESSES, INCLUDING:(A) SMALL FARMS THAT SELL AT LEAST 50% OF THEIR PRODUCTS DIRECT TO CONSUMERS;(B) FARMS AND AGGREGATORS DOING LIGHT PROCESSING OR PRODUCING VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS; AND(C) FARMS THAT MUST COMPLY WITH PRODUCE SAFETY RULE STANDARDS AND REQUIRE SUSTAINED, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS.THESE SPECIALIZED AUDIENCES WILL RECEIVE TARGETED OUTREACH AND CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. RESPONDING TO FARMER INPUT, WE WILL INCLUDE FOOD SAFETY TRAINING FOR FARM EMPLOYEES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH LOW ENGLISH OR LITERACY SKILLS, PAIRED WITH ASSISTANCE DESIGNED TO HELP FARM MANAGERS AND CREW LEADERS IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS. OTHER METHODS OF SUPPORTING THESE FARMS WILL INCLUDE FARM VISITS AND PHONE CALLS; REFERRALS TO PARTNER AGENCIES AND OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION; CREATION OF AND SUPPORT FOR COMPLETION OF FOOD SAFETY PLANS; SUPPORT FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS; AND ADAPTATION AND/OR CREATION OF TRAINING MATERIALS AND SIGNAGE APPROPRIATE FOR WORKERS WITH LOW LITERACY AND/OR LIMITED ENGLISH SKILLS.ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVES INCLUDE SUPPORTING FARMS IN ACCESSING AVAILABLE STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING RELATED TO FSMA AND FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; INCREASING CISA STAFF AND PARTNER CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOOD SAFETY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO SPECIALIZED FARM AUDIENCES; AND WORK WITH THE NORTHEAST CENTER TO ADVANCE FOOD SAFETY, MASSACHUSETTS FOOD SAFETY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL SERVICE PROVIDERS ON EVALUATION, OUTREACH AND DISSEMINATION.SUPPORTING THESE FARMS IN FINDING FOOD SAFETY SOLUTIONS WILL IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND REDUCE RISKS AND THE COSTS OF COMPLIANCE FOR FARM BUSINESSES, INCREASING THEIR ECONOMIC VIABILITY. IN ADDITION, THIS PROJECT'S FOCUS ON IMPROVING ON-FARM COMMUNICATION WILL CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS FOR FARM WORKERS.
Department of Agriculture
$99.1K
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE DIRECT MARKETS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Department of Agriculture
$71K
RME OUTREACH
Department of Agriculture
$70.2K
INVESTING IN DIRECT MARKETING FOR HAMPDEN COUNTY: BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE CONSUMER AWARENESS AND BENEFIT FARMERS
Department of Agriculture
$66.8K
RME OUTREACH
Department of Agriculture
$66.5K
2014 EDUCATION AWARD
Department of Agriculture
$65.6K
BUILDING THE CPAPCITY THROUGH TRAINING ON LAND ACQUISITION, MARKETING AND BUSINESS STRAGEGIES
Department of Agriculture
$60.6K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS - ARRA
Department of Agriculture
$57K
EXTENDED SEASON DIRECT MARKETING PROJECT: EXPANDING DIRECT SALES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS THROUGH THE WINTER
Department of Agriculture
$55.9K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$35K
RBEG - NATURAL DISASTER TORNADO SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$34K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$32K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$31.8K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$29.9K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$29.5K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$29.2K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$28.3K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$28K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$28K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$28K
RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$23.8K
RBDG E REA
Department of Agriculture
$20K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$20K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$19.8K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$16.3K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$16K
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$8,000
RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$0
LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES SERVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES: TECHNICAL ASISTANCE TO SUPPORT FOOD ACCESS AND BUSINESS PROFITABILITY
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Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $2.2M | $2.1M | $2.4M | $3.8M | $3.6M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $3.1M | $2.9M | $2.2M | $4M | $3.8M |
| 2022 | $2.7M | $2.6M | $2M | $3.1M | $2.9M |
| 2021 | $1.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Myra Marcellin | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tessa White-Diemand | Clerk | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Ladd | Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Bland | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Myra Marcellin
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tessa White-Diemand
Clerk
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jenny Ladd
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Benjamin Bland
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Coleman | Interim Exec | 40 | $100.2K | $0 | $22K | $122.2K |
Kelly Coleman
Interim Exec
$122.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$100.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Pam | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Sands | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| German Alvarado | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenroy Buchanan | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Garrison | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hameed Bello | Director |
Caroline Pam
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Catherine Sands
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
German Alvarado
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $1.7M |
| $1.6M |
| $2.6M |
| $2.3M |
| 2020 | $1.6M | $1.3M | $1.3M | $2.2M | $2M |
| 2019 | $1.4M | $1.2M | $1.4M | $1.8M | $1.7M |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $1.3M | $1.4M | $1.8M | $1.7M |
| 2017 | $1.5M | $1.3M | $1.4M | $1.7M | $1.6M |
| 2016 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| 2015 | $1M | $926.3K | $991.1K | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| 2014 | $1.1M | $958K | $970.4K | $1.5M | $1.2M |
| 2013 | $1.3M | $1.2M | $909.7K | $1.4M | $1.2M |
| 2012 | $1.2M | $1M | $868.8K | $1.1M | $781.7K |
| 2011 | $916.1K | $791.1K | $712.7K | $777.4K | $475.3K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jeremy Werther | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Coffey | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Chang Laznicka | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Newell | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn Robinson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Glenroy Buchanan
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Greg Garrison
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hameed Bello
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeremy Werther
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julia Coffey
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kathryn Chang Laznicka
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sam Newell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shawn Robinson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0