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, September 24 from 9 AM to 2 PM. This is the final market of the 2024 season.
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.
“The mission of the markets is to provide a thriving marketplace that showcases Michigan food and agricultural products to educate our state decision-makers on the importance of supporting farmers, ag-based businesses, and farmers markets,” says MIFMA Programs Director and Market Manager Jenny Radon. “By fostering these connections at the market, we aim to create a ripple effect that benefits farmers, businesses, consumers, and their communities statewide.”
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 September event include WKAR, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Capital City Market, MSU Federal Credit Union, AF Group, Capital Region International Airport, University of Michigan Health- Sparrow, Lansing Symphony Orchestra, 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/.