Smart Chips Coming to Michigan EBT Bridge Cards
March 2, 2026 | Food Assistance Acceptance
NOTE: This page is no longer being updated. For the most recent information, please click here. As you may have heard, MDHHS recently announced their plan to upgrade Michigan’s […]
MDARD Partners with MIFMA to Launch Farmers to Markets Program
March 2, 2026 | News
LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) announced a new “Farmers to Markets” program to help boost farmers’ […]
Cottage Food Advocacy Update: House Bill 4122 and Senate Bill 93 Signed into Law
January 9, 2026 | Policy Advocacy
Have you heard the news? House Bill 4122 and Senate Bill 93 were signed into law! These two bills represent major victories for the Michigan local food system and the […]
2026 Board Member Nomination Packets Now Available
January 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
We are excited to announce that elections for MIFMA’s Board of Directors will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026, at our virtual Annual Meeting. Please join us in finding […]
Building the future of Michigan markets, one tent at a time.
December 17, 2025 | News
As we all race to the end of the year, we encourage you to pause and reflect on the 2025 market season. What new challenges did you conquer? What are […]
Your Guide to 2026 Professional Development Opportunities
December 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Whether you managed your market for the very first time or celebrated a milestone market anniversary with your community, your efforts as a local food champion have helped to create […]
Ya están disponibles las solicitudes para el proyecto de seguridad alimentaria en los mercados comunitarios de Michigan de 2026.
December 1, 2025 | Food Safety
Haz clic aquí para ver estos materiales en inglés. MIFMA invita a los administradores de mercados comunitarios de Michigan a solicitar fondos para apoyar un programa de su elección sobre […]
2026 Food Safety at the Farmers Market Project Applications Now Available
December 1, 2025 | Food Safety
Click here to view these materials in Spanish. MIFMA is inviting Michigan community-driven marketplace managers to apply for funding to support a food safety-themed program of their choice for the […]
Announcing the “Rooted in Access” Bonfire Fundraiser Campaign
November 24, 2025 | News
Unprecedented disruptions to food assistance benefit programs, unruly and unpredictable weather, and federal funding cuts are just a few of the challenges that the Michigan food system faced this past […]
2025 Federal Government Shutdown: What Markets Need to Know
October 24, 2025 | Food Assistance Acceptance
On Thursday, October 23rd, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued the following press release: LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) […]