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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 […]

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 […]