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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 […]

Michigan Winter Farmers Markets Accept Bridge Cards

November 28, 2012 | News

November 28, 2012, EAST LANSING, MICH – Though the growing season is over and snow will be falling soon, many farmers markets in Michigan are still open throughout the winter. […]

Head Start Families Help Farmers Extend Their Growing Season

October 18, 2012 | News

October 18, 2012, EAST LANSING, MICH – Farmers markets across Michigan abound with the bountiful harvests from Michigan’s agricultural industry. As these markets expand, so do efforts to make farmers […]