Each year, the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) gathers with farmers market managers and partners who work to increase healthy food access through Michigan farmers markets. Join in these meetings to share the successes and challenges of these efforts and … Continue reading
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Now Hiring Student Assistant
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is hiring a student assistant. MIFMA’s student assistants work directly with program managers and operational staff to support the daily functions of our association and our programming. This is an hourly, part-time, MSU work study … Continue reading
Michigan Farmers Market Supporters Educate State Legislators
Farmers markets increase healthy food access in communities throughout the state East Lansing, Mich. – Representatives from farmers markets across Michigan convened in Lansing on May 14, 2019 to meet with state legislators and discuss the positive impact that accepting … Continue reading
Register for Farmers Market Grant Writing Webinar
Interested in securing funding to help promote your amazing farmers market? Does the thought of applying for a grant sound intimidating? Join the Michigan Farmers Market Association for a helpful webinar as we discuss ways to take the fear out … Continue reading
MIFMA to Host First Legislative Education Day
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is pleased to announce that we will host our first Legislative Education Day in Lansing on Tuesday, May 14. Since the founding of our association, advocating for policies that support and do not prohibit … Continue reading
2019 Farmers Market at the Capitol Vendor and Nonprofit Applications Open April 1
Spring has officially arrived and that means vendor and nonprofit applications for the 2019 Farmers Markets at the Capitol are set to open soon! These events are designed to provide a thriving marketplace that showcases Michigan food and agricultural products … Continue reading
Double Up Food Buck Applications for Direct Marketing Farmers Now Available
Applications are now open for both farmers markets and direct marketing farmers that are interested in beginning to participate in the Double Up Food Bucks program during the 2019 season. Double Up Food Bucks is a program of Fair Food … Continue reading
Amanda Shreve receives Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Amanda Shreve receives Outstanding Young Alumni Award at ANR Week 2019. The Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Outstanding Young Alumni Award honors individuals who have distinguished themselves by obtaining a high level of professional accomplishment and … Continue reading
MIFMA Announces 2019 Board Slate of Candidates
The 2019 Annual Meeting of the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in conjunction with the Michigan Farmers Market Conference being held in East Lansing, Michigan. Interested in … Continue reading
Provide your feedback on MIFMA’s Draft of 2019 Advocacy Priorities
Part of our vision at MIFMA is to ensure that Michigan farmers markets have policy support. To guide this work, the MIFMA Advocacy Committee works together to create a draft set of priorities to provide a framework for MIFMA’s advocacy … Continue reading