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P-EBT Toolkit for Farmers Market Managers and Vendors

April 14, 2021 | Food Assistance Acceptance

MIFMA has created a toolkit of resources to assist farmers markets and direct marketing farmers interested in accepting P-EBT. These resources include printable signage, flyers, social media graphics, and frequently […]

Vendor Applications Now Available for Farmers Market at the Capitol

April 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

MIFMA is proud to announce the return of our annual Farmers Market at the Capitol on September 30, 2021. The mission of the Farmers Markets at the Capitol is to […]

Why does MIFMA include pronouns in their email signatures?

March 24, 2021 | Uncategorized

As a statewide, member-based association, we believe in: Integrity & Quality ~ of each other and of our food sources Community & Belonging ~ by including, not isolating others Diversity […]

2021 Board of Directors Nominations Now Open

January 15, 2021 | Farmers Market Conference

The MIFMA Board of Directors is currently accepting nominations for open positions on the board. Elections will occur at MIFMA’s Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the Michigan Farmers Market Conference […]

2021 Double Up Food Bucks New Site Application Now Available

January 13, 2021 | Food Assistance Acceptance

Applications for new Double Up Food Bucks sites are now available! Double Up Food Bucks expands access to healthy food for low-income residents in Michigan by doubling the value of […]

2021 Market Manager Certificate Program Scholarship Recipients Selected

January 13, 2021 | Market Manager Certificate Program

The Michigan Farmers Market Association is proud to announce we have selected two recipients of the Julia A. Darnton scholarship. These recipients represent farmers markets in Michigan communities greatly impacted […]

Registration is now open for our virtual 2021 Market Manager Certificate Program!

November 5, 2020 | For Market Managers

Registration is now open for the Michigan Farmers Market Association’s 2021 Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP). MMCP is a voluntary program designed to encourage farmers market managers to pursue leadership […]

Register Now: Celebrating National Farmers Market Week Webinar

July 20, 2020 | For Farmers and Vendors

National Farmers Market Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your market! Join MIFMA and the Farmers Market Coalition on July 28th at 10:30 EST to learn tips and share […]

Shop Safely at Michigan Farmers Markets

July 15, 2020 | Food Safety

Farming and food production are not stopping during this pandemic! Michigan farmers continue to grow and produce a wide variety of food and farm products. Follow these easy tips as […]

Register Now: Cannabis and Michigan Farmers Markets Webinar

July 10, 2020 | Food Safety

Please join us for a webinar on “Cannabis and Michigan Farmers Markets” on Tuesday, August 18 from 10:30-11:30 AM. This webinar will introduce Michigan farmers market managers to new resources […]