LANSING, MICH – The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), a statewide association with a mission to place equity at the forefront of supporting the viability of community-driven marketplaces so that they can connect ALL consumers to local farms and businesses, is hosting Farmers Market at the Capitol event on Tuesday, August 27 from 9 AM to 2 PM with additional market on September 24.
Now in their 19th season, MIFMA’s Farmers Markets at the Capitol are a staple of downtown Lansing’s summer landscape. The markets offer the smell of local floral bouquets, the sweet taste of vine-ripened produce, and so much more. Shoppers have a cornucopia of products to choose from including fresh produce, jams, jellies, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, meat, salsas, dips, pickled products, soaps, and more. Visitors can also take advantage of numerous food trucks throughout the market day parked along Capitol Avenue.
“Farmers Markets Don’t just happen!” exclaims MIFMA Executive Director, Amanda Shreve. “While there is a lot of work that goes in behind the scenes for this event and for all farmers markets, the work is all worth it to connect consumers directly with farmers and food producers, to expand healthy food access, and to grow the economic, health, and community impacts of these marketplaces across Michigan.”
The market accepts Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks, and Senior Market FRESH. MIFMA is committed to ensuring that all Michigan residents have access to the fresh, local fruits, vegetables, and other food products sold at the market.
Sponsors for the August event include WKAR, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Capital City Market, MSU Federal Credit Union, Capital Region International Airport, University of Michigan Health- Sparrow, and GreenStone Farm Credit Services.
To view a map listing all of the Farmers Market at the Capitol vendors and participating organizations, visit www.mifma.org/fmcap. To find a full list of farmers markets in Michigan, including those that accept food assistance benefits, visit www.mifma.org/find-a-farmers-market/.