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 […]
2025 Board Member Nomination Packets Now Available
December 16, 2024 | For Market Managers
We are excited to announce that elections for MIFMA’s Board of Directors will take place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at our Annual Meeting to be held in East Lansing […]
2025 Food Safety at the Farmers Market Project Applications Now Available
December 4, 2024 | Food Safety
MIFMA is inviting Michigan community-driven marketplace managers to apply for funding to support a food safety themed program of their choice for the 2025 market season. These projects can range […]