The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is pleased to announce that we will be hosting three on-farm field days in the upcoming growing season. These events are part of our Farm-Based Education Program and will concentrate on workforce training and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Events
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
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
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
Registration Open for Michigan Farmers Market Conference
The Michigan Farmers Markets Association (MIFMA) is hosting its annual Michigan Farmers Market Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5 – 6 at the Plant and Soil Sciences Building on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. … Continue reading
Nominations are Open for the MIFMA Board of Directors
The MIFMA Board of Directors is currently accepting nominations for open positions on the board. Elections will occur at MIFMA’s Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the Michigan Farmers Market Conference on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, from 9:00 to 10:00 … Continue reading
Michigan Farmers Market Conference “Roadmap to Resiliency” Scheduled for March 5-6, 2019
The Michigan Farmers Markets Association (MIFMA) is hosting its annual Michigan Farmers Market Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5 – 6 at the Plant and Soil Sciences Building on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. … Continue reading
Register for Market Manager Certificate Program Webinar Sessions
As part of our annual Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP), MIFMA will be hosting a series of seven individual webinars. Registration for these engaging and informative webinars is now open and anyone interested in learning more about farmers market management … Continue reading
Introducing the Julia A. Darnton MMCP Scholarship Fund
Since the Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP) launched in 2011, more than 250 market managers across 6 states have been equipped with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to provide leadership for thriving farmers markets. And during this time, one … Continue reading
Register for the 2019 Market Manager Certification Program
Registration is open for the 2019 Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP), hosted by Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA). This voluntary program takes place in January and February and is designed to encourage farmers market managers to pursue leadership skills and … Continue reading
