Since the Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP) launched in 2011, more than 230 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
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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
FARMERS MARKET AT THE CAPITOL KICKS OFF ON THURSDAY, JULY 26
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, is looking forward to hosting three Farmers Markets at the … Continue reading
Applications are Open for the 2018 Farmers Markets at the Capitol
Applications are now open for Farmers Markets at the Capitol. All applications are due by May 1, 2018. The Farmers Markets at the Capitol will be held on Thursday, July 26, August 23 and September 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – … Continue reading
2018 MIFMA Board Slate of Candidates and Advocacy Priorities
Here at MIFMA, we work with our members to shape our priorities and to focus our leadership in a direction that reflects the values of our diverse member network. As a MIFMA member, we would like to invite you to … Continue reading
Register Now for the 2018 Michigan Farmers Market Conference
MIFMA is hosting its annual Michigan Farmers Market Conference, themed “Cultivating Community at the Farmers Market”, on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6 and 7 at the Plant and Soil Sciences Building on the campus of Michigan State University in East … 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 7, 2018, from 8:30 to 9:15 … Continue reading
Difficult Questions and Controversial Topics Webinar on January 31, 2017
Do you get questions from shoppers or other farmers that are difficult or complicated to answer? Join the Michigan Agritourism Association, the Michigan Farmers Market Association and our panel of experts for this “Difficult Questions and Controversial Topics” webinar for … Continue reading
Registration is open for the 2017 Market Manager Certificate Program
EAST LANSING, MI – Registration is open for the 2017 Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP), hosted by Michigan Farmers Markets Association (MIFMA) for its seventh year. This voluntary program takes place in February and March and is designed to encourage farmers … Continue reading
2016 MIFMA Annual Meeting set for March 9
The 2016 Annual Meeting of the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) will be held on Wednesday, March 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in conjunction with the Michigan Farmers Market Conference being held in East Lansing, Michigan. MIFMA invites all … Continue reading
