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 […]
Advocacy Alert for Michigan Farmers Market Supporters
October 20, 2023 | Policy Advocacy
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) has been working to help make updates to the Michigan Cottage Food Law. Cottage Food Law allows small-scale and new businesses to create certain food items in […]
MIFMA Awarded $96,075 in Food Safety Education Funds from MDARD
October 4, 2023 | News
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently announced recipients of the 2023-20244 Food Safety Education Fund grants for food safety training for the food industry and education and […]
2023 Federal Government Shutdown Market Manager FAQ
September 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
LAST UPDATED: 9.29.23 at 2:00 PM As of midnight October 1, 2023, the US Government does not have an active budget approved by the US Legislature and signed by the […]
Farmers Market at the Capitol, September 19, 2023 on the East Lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building
September 15, 2023 | Events
LANSING, MICH – The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), a statewide association with a mission to advance farmers markets to create a thriving marketplace for local food and farm products, […]
Farmers Market at the Capitol, August 15, 2023 on the East Lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building
August 11, 2023 | News
LANSING, MICH – The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), a statewide association with a mission to advance farmers markets to create a thriving marketplace for local food and farm products, […]
Request for Proposals: Curriculum Writer
August 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is seeking proposals for a contracted Curriculum Writer to compile, organize, and write a curriculum for our Market Manager Certificate Program. MIFMA is a […]
Michigan’s farmers markets celebrate during National Farmers Market Week August 6 through 12
August 2, 2023 | Events
EAST LANSING, Mich — The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) kicks off National Farmers Market Week from August 6 through 12, 2023 with farmers markets across the state and country. […]