The Michigan Farmers Markets Association (MIFMA) is hosting a series of seven webinars as part of its fifth annual Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP). Registration is now open for the individual webinars.
The MMCP is a voluntary program designed to encourage market managers to pursue leadership skills and professional development in topics essential to managing a farmers market.
The webinars will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings February 2 through February 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST. The webinars are part of the full MMCP but can be taken individually. Individual webinar registration is $20 per webinar for members of MIFMA and partnering organizations including the Wisconsin Farmers Market Association, the Ohio Farmers Market Management Network, and the Washington State Farmers Market Association among others. Webinar registration for nonmembers is $50 per webinar. Register and reserve your spot for the webinars at https://mifma.org/mmcp-webinars/.
Webinar topics include: Grant Writing to Grow Your Market; Collecting and Sharing Farmers Market Data; Marketing Your Market Using an Annual Marketing Plan; Planning for Events and Entertainment; Overview of Food Assistance Programs; Vendor Licensing and Regulations; and Ensuring the Sustainability of Your Farmers Markets.
For more information on other programs and MIFMA membership opportunities, visit www.mifma.org or call 517-432-3381.