Business West takes a dive into the the local food economy this month with a fantastic story about local farms, local food purchasing at UMass, and the great work of CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) -- one of the longest running 'buy local' organizations in the country. And what works in Western Massachusetts might just work for the entire Bay State -- check out the latest progress on the Massachusetts Food System Plan, on which PVPC is a partner.