MIFMA Member Highlight for Summer 2014
June 27, 2014 | MIFMA Member of the Season
Read about Diemer’s Winter Gardens from Holland, MI in this interview with Shawn Diemer for our Summer 2014 member highlight. Learn more about them on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/DiemersWinterGardens), which […]
MIFMA’s Farmers Market Manager Certificate Program Surpasses 100 Certified Market Managers
March 20, 2014 | Market Manager Certificate Program
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) recently added 22 individuals to the list of certified market managers. The certification offers acknowledgement to market organizers and vendors that the market manager […]
MIFMA Announces 2014 Board of Directors Nominees
February 18, 2014 | For Farmers and Vendors
MIFMA will elect its 2014 Board of Directors at its annual meeting on Wednesday, March 5 from during the Michigan Farmers Market Association Conference. Click the link below to read […]
MIFMA is Seeking Mentors and Mentees for SNAP Mentoring Program
January 14, 2014 | Food Assistance Acceptance
Applications are now open for market managers interested in participating in the 2014 Market Manager Peer Mentor Program serving farmers markets beginning to accept SNAP Bridge Cards during the 2014 […]
MIFMA Member of the Season, Winter 2013-2014:
December 20, 2013 | For Consumers
An interview with Rebecca Harris Above: Fresh greens at the Boyne City Farmers Market. You currently are the market manager of the Boyne City Farmers Market. Tell us about your […]
Winter Farmers Markets Accept SNAP Bridge Cards
November 13, 2013 | Food Assistance Acceptance
Just because there is snow on the ground, doesn’t mean the farmer market season is over in Michigan! A growing number of Michigan farmers markets have extended seasons or operate […]
MIFMA Member of the Season, Fall 2013: New Baltimore Farmers Market
September 23, 2013 | MIFMA Member of the Season
An interview with Cindy Paparelli Above: Sidewalk view of the New Baltimore Farmers Market You currently are the market manager of the New Baltimore Farmers Market. Tell us about your […]
Farmers Market to be held on Capitol Lawn on Sept 12
September 10, 2013 | News
This Thursday, September 12, the second Farmers Market at the Capitol of the summer will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the East Lawn of the Capitol […]
Farmers Market at the Capitol Supports Local Economy
July 18, 2013 | News
Today’s Farmers Market at the Capitol, held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the East Lawn of the Capitol Building in Lansing, put the spotlight on local agriculture and […]
MIFMA’s Farmers Market Manager Certificate Program Certifies 16 Market Managers
March 18, 2013 | News
EAST LANSING, MICH –The Michigan Farmers Markets Association (MIFMA) recently certified 16 farmers market managers statewide. The certification came after managers completed MIFMA’s Farmers Market Manager Certificate Program, training them […]