What is the definition of a farmers market?
MIFMA defines a farmers market as a public and recurring assembly of farmers or their representatives selling direct-to-consumer food and products which they have produced themselves.
In addition, the market may include a variety of vendors as determined by market management. A farmers market is organized for the purpose of facilitating personal connections that create mutual benefits for local farmers, vendors, shoppers, and communities.
Michigan is home to a wide variety of community-driven marketplaces, including farm stops, farm stands, mobile markets, and more. To explore additional ways to engage with Michigan agriculture in your area, use Taste the Local Difference’s Find Food and Farms feature here!