Farmers Market at the Capitol Kicks Off on Thursday, July 27
July 14, 2017 | News
LANSING, MICH – The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) will kick off the first of three Farmers Markets at the Capitol on Thursday, July 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 […]
Bloggers Across Michigan Shop at Farmers Markets and Provide Tips on How To Safely Prepare Produce
July 13, 2017 | News
Bloggers across Michigan are collaborating with the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) to share their shopping experience at farmers markets, recipes, and food safety tips! 10-12 bloggers will be highlighted […]
2017 Farmers Market at the Capitol Dates Set
June 26, 2017 | News
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is excited to host three Farmers Markets at the Capitol on the East Lawn of the Michigan State Capitol Building in Downtown Lansing. The […]
MIFMA Presents Poster on Hoophouses for Health at Childhood Obesity Conference – San Diego, CA
June 9, 2017 | News
On May 31, 2017, MIFMA Executive Director, Dru Montri and Colleen Matts of MSU Regional Food Systems presented a poster; MI Farm to School and Hoophouses for Health: Increasing Access […]
MIFMA Advocacy Efforts, Supporting Programs in Rural America
June 9, 2017 | News
On May 23, 2017, the President issued his recommendations for the Federal Fiscal Year 2018 budget. This budget is meant to influence both the Senate and House as they draft […]
SNAP Farmers Market Tours Set for June and July – Ypsilanti & Boyne City
June 9, 2017 | News
About the Tours The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) will be hosting two Farmers Market Tours to show how farmers markets can accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The […]
Farmers Markets Across Michigan Accept SNAP Bridge Cards
May 19, 2017 | News
Farmers markets across Michigan are gearing up for the outdoor season as temperatures start to rise. As the outdoor market season begins, the opportunity expands for many Michigan families to […]
MIFMA and Partners Represent Farmers Markets at the Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Meeting
May 10, 2017 | News
On May 10, 2017, Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) staff attended a Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development meeting which focused on farmers markets and Farm to School efforts.Left […]
Advocacy Update: Wireless Equipment for SNAP, Wine Sales and Samples at Farmers Markets, Take Action
May 9, 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, […]
Now Hiring: Food Navigators
May 1, 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 […]