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Farmers Markets as Engines of Economic Activity: Power in Numbers

September 18, 2017 | Uncategorized

This webinar, hosted by Michigan State University’s Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS), discusses the many ways Michigan farmers markets contribute to community economic development. Speakers will lead participants through […]

Now Hiring: Food Navigator

September 12, 2017 | News

About the Position In collaboration with the Michigan Fitness Foundation, the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) has created an opportunity to support its mission of advancing farmers markets to create […]

Farmers Market at the Capitol to be Held on Thursday, September 21

September 11, 2017 | News

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) will host the third and final Farmers Markets at the Capitol of 2017 on Thursday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The […]

Michigan Hard Cider Company Thriving with Farmers Market Sales

September 7, 2017 | News

In 2012, the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) celebrated the passage of a bill that would allow qualified small wine makers to sell and sample their wine and hard cider […]

Meet Your Michigan Farmer: Landen Tetil, Owner of Bean Pole Farm

August 22, 2017 | News

Landen Tetil is a Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) member, and female farmer who owns and operates Bean Pole Farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Landen grew up in lower Michigan, […]

August Advocacy Efforts Update – Take Action!

August 21, 2017 | News

Giving a policy voice to Michigan farmers markets has always been integral to the vision and work of the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA). To guide our work towards that vision, […]

Farmers Market at the Capitol to be Held on Thursday, August 24

August 17, 2017 | News

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) will host the second of three Farmers Markets at the Capitol on Thursday, August 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The market will […]

Michigan Invests in Healthy Food Access Through Farmers Markets

August 9, 2017 | News

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) and farmers markets across Michigan that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as the SNAP Bridge Card have big a reason […]

The Michigan Farmers Market Association Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

August 8, 2017 | News

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 6-12. MIFMA began in 2007 and currently supports over 520 members, […]

Tune In! Facebook Live SNAP Farmers Market Tours

July 19, 2017 | News

East Lansing, MI – The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) will be hosting two Facebook Live SNAP farmers market tours in August. Interested individuals can learn how SNAP is used […]