MIFMA Awarded $161,585 Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant from the USDA
November 11, 2024 | News
LANSING, MICH – The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is proud to announce that they have been awarded $161,585 in funding through a USDA Agricultural Marketing Program Farmers Market Promotion […]
MIFMA Awarded Over $114,000 in Food Safety Education Funds from MDARD
October 21, 2024 | Food Safety
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently announced recipients of the 2024-2025 Food Safety Education Fund grants for food safety training for the food industry and education and […]
Farmers Market at the Capitol, September 24, 2024 on the East Lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building
September 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 […]
URGENT: August 27 Farmers Market at the Capitol Event Cancelled
August 26, 2024 | Events
Due to the expected heat index, the August 27th Farmers Market at the Capitol has been canceled in adherence to our market’s Emergency Procedures. We look forward to seeing you […]
Farmers Market at the Capitol, August 27, 2024 on the East Lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building
August 21, 2024 | Events
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 […]
Michigan markets celebrate National Farmers Market Week August 4 – 10
July 29, 2024 | News
EAST LANSING, Mich — The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) kicks off National Farmers Market Week from August 4 through 10, 2024 alongside community-driven marketplaces across the state and country. […]
Updates to WIC Project FRESH (WIC Produce Connection) and FAQ Resource
April 10, 2024 | Food Assistance Acceptance
The program formerly known as WIC Project FRESH, now called WIC Produce Connection, is changing. Beginning this year, the program is eliminating the use of paper vouchers by program participants […]
Farmers Market at the Capitol Vendor Applications Now Available
April 10, 2024 | For Farmers and Vendors
Vendor applications are now available for the 2024 Farmers Market at the Capitol events. Market dates for the 2024 season are Tuesdays July 23, August 27, and September 24. The markets […]
Michigan Farmers Market Association Announces Publication of the “Accepting SNAP Bridge Cards at Michigan Farmers Markets” Manual
April 10, 2024 | Food Assistance Acceptance
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is proud to announce the publication of the sixth edition of its “Accepting SNAP Bridge Cards at Michigan Farmers Markets” Manual. First compiled in […]
MIFMA to Host Regional Town Hall Meetings on Food Safety
April 10, 2024 | Food Safety
MIFMAis kicking off the 2024 market season with a series of regional virtual town halls to review food safety trends from the 2023 season, learn more about what to expect […]