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Michigan Farmers Markets Adapt Amid COVID-19 Concerns

June 3, 2020 | For Farmers and Vendors

COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for farmers and markets alike. With the agricultural food supply chain at risk and local economies hurt by business closures, farmers markets are important as […]

Register Now: COVID-19 Town Hall for Farmers Market Managers

May 28, 2020 | Webinars

As farmers markets are navigating market operations during the COVID-19 Pandemic, MIFMA wants to ensure market managers have the ability to engage in an open dialogue to ask questions and […]

Register Now: COVID-19 Webinar for Farmers Market Managers

April 10, 2020 | Food Assistance Acceptance

Join us Thursday, April 23 from 10-11:30 AM for a webinar focused on farmers market operations in the state of Michigan during COVID-19. Topics will include guidelines for modified market […]

MIFMA Executive Director Amanda Shreve Featured on Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT Podcast

April 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) Executive Director Amanda Shreve is featured on the latest episode of the Michigan Ag Council’s Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT podcast. Listen to Amanda share information […]

2020 Farmers Market at the Capitol Applications Available Now!

April 1, 2020 | For Farmers and Vendors

Applications for the 2020 Farmers Market at the Capitol season are now available! Continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity, and click here to apply! Dates Our 2020 market […]

A Message from MIFMA About COVID-19

March 20, 2020 | For Farmers and Vendors

Dear MIFMA members, Whatever role you serve at your farmers market, we know that not only are you dedicated to ensuring shoppers have access to healthy, locally grown food and […]

Possible Changes to Farmers Market Hours of Operation

March 18, 2020 | For Consumers

Thousands of Michigan shoppers use MIFMA’s Find a Farmers Market interactive tool each year. Please note that farmers market operating hours may have changed in response to COVID-19. Before visiting, […]

COVID19 Resources

March 12, 2020 | For Farmers and Vendors

The Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) has published a resource for farmers market managers, vendors, and other members of the local food system with information regarding COVID19. This resource includes preventative […]

MIFMA is Now a Farmers Market Coalition State Partner!

March 10, 2020 | For Market Managers

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) and Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) are excited to announce a state partnership. Members of MIFMA now have access to a complimentary membership to the […]

Reminder: Registration for the 2020 Michigan Farmers Market Conference Closes February 27

February 21, 2020 | Events

The registration deadline for our 2020 Michigan Farmers Market Conference is quickly approaching- don’t miss out on the fun! Registration closes February 27, 2020 at midnight. This annual conference focuses […]