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MIFMA Receives Termination Notice of FMPP Award, Remains Committed to Market Manager Racial Equity Cohort

May 28, 2025 | News

Although we all need food, accessing it can be a challenge. Recent actions at the federal level are making it more challenging than ever for markets to receive the support […]

Announcing the Michigan Farmers Market Shared Fundraising Initiative

May 12, 2025 | For Market Managers

Introduction MIFMA’s Shared Fundraising Strategy Pilot seeks to raise donations from market shoppers at community-driven marketplaces by offering an opportunity to donate to both MIFMA and the marketplace at the […]

2025 Farmers Market at the Capitol Vendor Applications Now Available

April 1, 2025 | Events

    Vendor applications are now available for the 2025 Farmers Market at the Capitol events. Market dates for the season are Tuesday, July 22, August 26, and September 23, […]

2025 Food Safety Mini Grant Recipients Selected

March 20, 2025 | News

The Michigan Farmers Market Association is proud to announce the recipients of our Food Safety Programming funds provided as part of our 2024 Food Safety Training and Education Fund grant: Ann […]

Bird Flu and You: What you can do to help reduce the spread

March 17, 2025 | News

Michigan has been battling highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), aka bird flu, for over three years. The virus has heavily impacted our backyard and commercial poultry farmers, increased the price […]

Michigan Farmers Market Association Certifies 39 New Market Managers

March 11, 2025 | News

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is pleased to announce that 39 market managers recently completed the MIFMA Market Manager Certificate Program and were awarded certificates on Wednesday, February 12. […]

Detroit residents gain access to heart-healthy foods through Produce Prescription programs

March 6, 2025 | News

DETROIT, Mich. – Detroit residents now have greater access to fresh, heart-healthy foods and essential hypertension management resources, thanks to an initiative by CHASS (Community Health and Social Services) Center […]

Michiganders encouraged to eat more Heart-Healthy Foods in celebration of American Heart Month

March 6, 2025 | News

LANSING, Mich. – The American Heart Association and Michigan Produce Prescription Coalitions are raising awareness about heart-healthy foods during American Heart Month. Nutrition plays a critical role in preventing heart […]

Applications Open for Poster Session at 2025 Michigan Farmers Market Conference

January 28, 2025 | Farmers Market Conference

NEW! The Michigan Farmers Market Conference will host a poster session to help highlight programs, projects, and initiatives supporting the viability of community-driven marketplaces.  The conference will be held on […]

Produce Prescriptions underscore the essential role of food in health during Social Determinants of Health Month

January 14, 2025 | News

LANSING, Mich. — During Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Month, as proclaimed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) and Michigan Produce Prescription Coalitions are raising awareness […]