About Us
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) places equity at the forefront of supporting the viability of community-driven marketplaces so that they can connect ALL consumers to local farms and businesses.
As a statewide, member-based association, we believe in:
Integrity & Quality
of each other and of our food sources
Community & Belonging
by including, not isolating others
Diversity & Unity
working towards shared values and common goals while respecting differences
Definitions
Farmers market: 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.
Community driven marketplace: MIFMA defines community-driven marketplaces as farmers markets and other programs directly facilitating the exchange between consumers and producers of local food and farm products. These include mobile markets and food box programs in addition to farmers markets.
Racial Equity
For information about our commitment to racial equity and a list of recommended resources, please visit our Racial Equity page.