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Results of the Inaugural Michigan Farmers Market Census Now Available

March 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is proud to announce the results of the inaugural Michigan Farmers Market Census. The census was conducted by MIFMA in the spring of 2021 […]

Market Manager Racial Equity Cohort

January 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

Mission: The mission of the cohort is to empower Michigan farmers market managers and food system leaders to foster greater understanding with the communities they serve by dismantling systems of […]

2024 Food Safety at the Farmers Market Project Applications Now Available

December 1, 2023 | Food Safety

MIFMA is inviting Michigan market managers to apply for funding to support a food safety themed program of their choice for the 2024 market season. These projects can range from […]

Board Member Nomination Packets Now Available

November 21, 2023 | Uncategorized

We are excited to announce that elections for MIFMA’s Board of Directors will take place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at our Annual Meeting to be held in East Lansing […]

Advocates for Produce Prescription Programs Meet with Michigan Legislators

November 14, 2023 | Events

Lansing, MI– The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) hosted the first Legislative Education Day for Produce Prescription programs on November 8, 2023. Produce Prescription programs are financial incentive programs that […]

Advocacy Alert for Michigan Farmers Market Supporters

October 20, 2023 | Policy Advocacy

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) has been working to help make updates to the Michigan Cottage Food Law. Cottage Food Law allows small-scale and new businesses to create certain food items in […]

MIFMA Awarded $96,075 in Food Safety Education Funds from MDARD

October 4, 2023 | News

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently announced recipients of the 2023-20244 Food Safety Education Fund grants for food safety training for the food industry and education and […]

2023 Federal Government Shutdown Market Manager FAQ

September 29, 2023 | Uncategorized

LAST UPDATED: 9.29.23 at 2:00 PM As of midnight October 1, 2023, the US Government does not have an active budget approved by the US Legislature and signed by the […]

Farmers Market at the Capitol, September 19, 2023 on the East Lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building

September 15, 2023 | Events

LANSING, MICH – The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), a statewide association with a mission to advance farmers markets to create a thriving marketplace for local food and farm products, […]

Farmers Market at the Capitol, August 15, 2023 on the East Lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building

August 11, 2023 | News

LANSING, MICH – The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), a statewide association with a mission to advance farmers markets to create a thriving marketplace for local food and farm products, […]