This annual conference reaches farmers market managers and community-driven marketplace partners with information about the emerging trends in the Michigan farmers market community. Cornerstones of the conference include ample networking opportunities, a keynote speaker, roundtable discussions, and great local food.
Announcing the 2024 Michigan Farmers Market Conference: Harvesting Change! We can’t wait to see you in East Lansing on February 26-27, 2024.
This annual event reaches farmers market managers and community-driven marketplace stakeholders with information about the emerging trends in the Michigan farmers market community. Cornerstones of the conference include ample networking opportunities, a keynote speaker, roundtable discussions, and of course- great local food.
Review the full agenda here! 
Registration is now closed.
Cost: $250
Registration deadline: Feb. 15!
Registration is now closed
Cost: $125
Registration deadline: Feb. 15!
Registration is now closed
Cost: $400
Registration deadline: Feb. 15!
Registration is now closed
Cost: $200
Registration deadline: Feb. 15!
Registration is now closed
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The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is excited to introduce the 2024 Michigan Farmers Market Conference: Harvesting Change! This annual event reaches farmers market managers and community-driven marketplace partners with information about emerging trends in the Michigan farmers market community. Cornerstones of the conference include ample networking opportunities, a keynote speaker, roundtable discussions, and of course, great local food.
This event provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate your support of community driven marketplaces in Michigan and the people who work hard to make them happen. It’s thanks to local food champions like you that we are able to continue to fulfill our mission of placing equity at the forefront of supporting the viability of community-driven marketplaces so that they can connect ALL consumers to local farms and businesses.
Learn more by reviewing the sponsorship packet here! Please note that the sponsorship deadline for 2024 has passed.
We look forward to seeing you at Michigan State University’s Plant and Soil Sciences Building, located at 1066 Bogue St in East Lansing, Michigan, 48823.
We look forward to hosting a conference social at Red Cedar Spirits on Monday evening from 6-8 PM.
Anyone may attend the conference, though MIFMA and Taste the Local Difference members receive a discount on registration costs.
Registration includes morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch each day.
Please contact MIFMA Programs Director Jenny Radon with any questions about the program at jenny@mifma.org or by phone at (517) 432-3381.