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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 […]

Celebrate MIFMA’s 10th Birthday

March 21, 2017 | News

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is celebrating its 10th Birthday on April 20, 2017! To help celebrate, we are looking to raise $10,000 to support MIFMA’s mission to work with […]

MIFMA Certifies Largest Cohort of Market Managers To Date, and Re-certifies Two

March 21, 2017 | News

On March 7, 2017, the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) certified the largest cohort of market managers to date as part of its Market Manager Certificate Program, growing the number of […]

Marketing Workshops Scheduled for Farmers and Small Business Owners Selling at Farmers Markets

March 20, 2017 | News

The Bath Farmers Market, with support from the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), will host workshops presented by experts in the fields of branding, marketing, and social media. These workshops […]

Executive Director of the Michigan Farmers Market Association Elected as Chair of the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development

March 15, 2017 | News

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is proud to announce that its Executive Director, Dru Montri, was recently elected to serve as Chair of the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and […]

2017 Michigan Farmers Market Conference to Offer SNAP Sign-Up

February 24, 2017 | News

EAST LANSING, MI – The Michigan Farmers Markets Association (MIFMA) is hosting the Michigan Farmers Market Conference on March 7 and 8, 2017 on the campus of Michigan State University […]

The TOP TEN REASONS Why You Should Attend the Michigan Farmers Market Conference on March 7 & 8

February 23, 2017 | News

    1. Celebrate: Join in “Celebrating Farmers Market Milestones” during the Michigan Farmers Market Association’s (MIFMA) 10th birthday year! During this celebration, we will also recognize the milestones that […]

MIFMA Announces 2017 Board Slate of Candidates

February 23, 2017 | News

The 2017 Annual Meeting of the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) will be held on Wednesday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in conjunction with the Michigan Farmers Market […]

Now Accepting Mentee Applications for the Market Manager Mentorship Program

February 20, 2017 | News

As a statewide, member-based association, the Michigan Farmers Markets Association (MIFMA) knows that the most beneficial advice market managers receive come from peers who have personal experiences to share. To […]