Updates to WIC Project FRESH (WIC Produce Connection) and FAQ Resource
April 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 4, 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 […]
Michigan Farmers Market Association Announces Publication of the “Accepting SNAP Bridge Cards at Michigan Farmers Markets” Manual
April 3, 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 2, 2024 | News
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 […]
2024 Food Safety Mini Grant Recipients Selected
March 26, 2024 | 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: […]
Results of the Inaugural Michigan Farmers Market Census Now Available
March 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is proud to announce the results of the inaugural Michigan Farmers Market Census. The census was conducted by MIFMA in the spring of 2021 […]
Market Manager Racial Equity Cohort
January 23, 2024 | For Market Managers
Mission: The mission of the cohort is to empower Michigan farmers market managers and food system leaders to foster greater understanding with the communities they serve by dismantling systems of […]
2024 Food Safety at the Farmers Market Project Applications Now Available
December 1, 2023 | Food Safety
MIFMA is inviting Michigan market managers to apply for funding to support a food safety themed program of their choice for the 2024 market season. These projects can range from […]
Board Member Nomination Packets Now Available
November 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are excited to announce that elections for MIFMA’s Board of Directors will take place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at our Annual Meeting to be held in East Lansing […]
Advocates for Produce Prescription Programs Meet with Michigan Legislators
November 14, 2023 | Events
Lansing, MI– The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) hosted the first Legislative Education Day for Produce Prescription programs on November 8, 2023. Produce Prescription programs are financial incentive programs that […]