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Introducing the Julia A. Darnton MMCP Scholarship Fund

December 10, 2018 | Market Manager Certificate Program

Since the Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP) launched in 2011, more than 250 market managers across 6 states have been equipped with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to provide […]

Help create thriving marketplaces for local food

November 26, 2018 | News

As the 2018 season comes to a close for many of our favorite farmers markets, the work to ensure that Michigan provides a thriving marketplace for local food and farm […]

Register for the 2019 Market Manager Certification Program

November 19, 2018 | Market Manager Certificate Program

Registration is open for the 2019 Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP), hosted by Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA). This voluntary program takes place in January and February and is designed […]

Year-End Food Access Meetings Scheduled

October 23, 2018 | Food Assistance Acceptance

Each year, the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) gathers with farmers market managers and partners who work to increase healthy food access through Michigan farmers markets. Join in these meetings […]

FARMERS MARKET AT THE CAPITOL KICKS OFF ON THURSDAY, JULY 26

July 23, 2018 | 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, […]

MIFMA Releases 2017 Annual Report Highlighting SNAP Bridge Card Use at Michigan Farmers Markets

July 12, 2018 | Food Assistance Acceptance

Since its inception in 2006, the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) has maintained a focus on supporting farmers markets that accept food assistance benefits and promoting to food assistance recipients […]

Food Access Networking Event

June 12, 2018 | Uncategorized

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is excited to offer two upcoming networking events.  We are looking forward to talking with market managers and community partners about local food access […]

MIFMA Is Hiring a Food Access Coordinator: Applications Open

June 4, 2018 | Jobs

MIFMA is currently seeking a Food Access Coordinator! This position plays an important supportive role in working toward our organization’s vision that all residents have access to healthy, locally grown […]

Now Hiring Food Navigators in Lapeer and Bay City

May 24, 2018 | Jobs

MIFMA is now hiring two Food Navigators.  We are looking to hire in Lapeer (Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer) and in Bay City (Downtown Bay City Farmers Market & City […]

Now Hiring Student Assistants for Summer 2018!

April 25, 2018 | Jobs

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is hiring student assistants in the areas of Operations and Professional Development for the 2018 summer and fall semesters. MIFMA’s student assistants work directly with program managers and […]