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 consumers to local farms and businesses, is hosting Farmers Market at the Capitol event on Tuesday, September 22 from 9 AM to 2 PM. Additional markets were held earlier this year on July 26 and August 25.
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. Approximately 60 Michigan farmers and vendors will be in attendance, offering a cornucopia of products including fresh produce, prepared foods, jams and jellies, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, meat, salsas, dips, pickled products, soaps, and more.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will be present and hosting an engaging, interactive experience focused on healthy eating. Shoppers can test their nutrition knowledge, enjoy a visual food demonstration led by a Blue Cross dietitian, and take home recipe cards and giveaway items while supplies last.
The mission of the markets is to provide a thriving marketplace that showcases Michigan food and agricultural products in an effort to educate our state decision-makers on the importance of supporting farmers, ag-based businesses, and farmers markets. The market accepts Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Bridge Cards and Double Up Food Bucks. Select vendors also accept Senior Project Fresh and WIC Produce Connections. 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; the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Capital Region International Airport; Protect MI Care Coalition; Lake Trust Credit Union; MSU Federal Credit Union; AF Group; GreenStone Farm Credit Services; and Granger Waste 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/.