Advocacy
Giving a policy voice to Michigan farmers markets has always been an integral part of our work as an organization. We are incredibly proud of what MIFMA has achieved for our members over the past 20 years, from expanding acceptance of food assistance benefits at farmers markets to advocating for sales of Cottage Foods, wild foraged mushrooms and wine at Michigan farmers markets. Click here to learn more about our Advocacy in Action.
For an in-depth look at what we were able to accomplish with the support of our members in our first decade, check out our Advocacy Accomplishments.
We advocate for policies that place farmers markets at the forefront of the local food movement to increase the awareness and consumption of the state’s diverse agricultural products and ensure equitable access to fresh, nutritious, local foods.
We believe all community-driven marketplaces in Michigan should have policy support. To guide our advocacy, each year MIFMA’s Advocacy Committee creates a set of priorities to provide a framework for our work. Member feedback is a valuable part of the drafting process and MIFMA believes it is important to give members time to ask questions and provide suggestions.
Donate to MIFMA
Your contribution will help us to grow and supports our work and our mission to create a thriving marketplace for local food and farm products.
The Michigan Farmers Market Association is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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To learn more about MIFMA’s committees, click here!
Join Our Listserv!
What is a Listserv?
A listserv is an email correspondence system set up amongst individuals interested in a similar and particular topic or cause. When a member of the list serv sends an email out through the listserv – everyone who has subscribed to it is notified and receives that email. Everyone then has the opportunity to respond (similar to a forum). The farmers market list serv was created to facilitate discussions among Michigan markets.
Follow the two simple steps below to subscribe!
Step 1) Send an email to listserv@list.msu.edu
Step 2) In the body (or the message) of the email write the following command.
SUBSCRIBE farmmktmi & your name.
You will be sent a confirmation message with instructions on how to activate your subscription. There are over 1,200 subscribers.
IMPORTANT: Please review the Michigan Farmers Market Association Listserv Rules and Etiquette, updated August 2024.
Volunteer with MIFMA!
After completing this application, we will contact you with upcoming volunteer opportunities. Thank you!