Advocacy Committee
Committee Chairs: Alexander Steward, Joe Lesausky
This committee guides MIFMA’s involvement in food and farming policy efforts and works in coalition with our membership and partner organizations to impact policy work at both the state and national levels. This work is centered around priorities voted on by our membership. Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. EST by video conference.
To join, email office@mifma.org with the subject line “Advocacy Committee”.
Finance Committee
Committee Chairs: Rachel Bair, Amanda Shreve
This committee reviews financial statements and provides guidance to the organization. Meets at least quarterly; scheduling based on committee member availability.
To join, email office@mifma.org with the subject line “Finance Committee”.
Racial Equity Committee
Committee Chairs: Anthony Shelby Hatinger, Jenny Radon, and Julia Kramer
This committee provides feedback and guidance to inform MIFMA programming and internal procedures in alignment with our mission of placing equity at the forefront of supporting the viability of community-driven marketplaces. This committee also plans educational and professional development opportunities for the MIFMA team and members in order to support the continued learning and growth of the team. Meets the fourth Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. EST by video conference.
Interested in joining the Racial Equity Committee? Email office@mifma.org with the subject line “MIFMA Racial Equity Committee” for more information!
Nominating Committee
This committee is charged with building a slate of candidates to join the MIFMA board in advance of MIFMA’s annual meeting in March of each year. The committee reviews the nomination process, supports outreach efforts to potential candidates, and reviews all nominations. Meets 2-3 times between December and February; scheduling based on committee member availability.