Food Access
WIC Produce Connection Program Frequently Asked Questions
The program formerly known as WIC Project FRESH, now called WIC Produce Connection, is changing. Beginning this year, the program is eliminating the use of paper vouchers by program participants and adding benefits directly onto the participant’s WIC EBT card. MIFMA has created a Frequently Asked Questions resource to assist farmers markets, community-driven marketplaces, and vendors during this transition.
Learn MoreFund Development
Fund Development Toolkit
Thanks to support from a 2021 Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant, this toolkit was created with the intention of empowering market managers with an understanding of the principles of fund development. This resource is for MIFMA members only and can be accessed on the "Members Resource" page of the Member portal. Log in to the member portal at MIFMA.org/Login.
Learn MoreFood and Product Safety
Product Licensing Guide
Use this resource to determine the general licensing requirements for vendors selling products at the farmers market.
Learn Morelegacy binder
Market Manager Position Description Template: Legacy Binder
This template is intended to be adapted to fit each market's unique situation by including the market's mission and values, information about the structure of the Operating Organization, and the expectations for the manager's schedule. Responsibilities and qualifications can be added and removed depending on the needs of each market.
Learn MoreData Collection
Collecting and Utilizing Farmers Market Data Webinar
In this webinar, we discuss research-based best practices for collecting high-impact metrics with the resources available to you as a market manager.
Learn Morelegacy binder
Determining a Budget for Your Community Driven Marketplace
This resource covers different ways to create or obtain the annual budget for your community driven marketplace.
Learn MoreCOVID-19
Best Practices for Farmers Market Operations to Protect Public Health and Safety
DocumentCOVID-19
Best Practices for Farmers Market Operations to Protect Public Health and Safety
PermalinkThis resource contains recommendations and considerations for operating a farmers market during the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying period of heightened public safety. Many of the practices incorporated during that time are great practices to continue to promote public health and safety into perpetuity.
Learn MoreCOVID-19
Pandemic EBT Information from State of Michigan
The landing page from the State of Michigan includes eligibility information, frequently asked questions, and more.
Learn Morelegacy binder
Market Promotions: Legacy Binder
This Legacy Binder resource is a fillable PDF for market managers to record basic market communication and promotional strategies.
Learn MoreFood and Product Safety
Food Safety and MDARD Contact Information: Legacy Binder
Fillable PDFFood and Product Safety
Food Safety and MDARD Contact Information: Legacy Binder
PermalinkThis Legacy Binder resource is a fillable PDF for market managers to record their MDARD contact information and other important food safety information.
Learn MoreFood and Product Safety
Cottage Food Cheat Sheet: Legacy Binder
This Legacy Binder resource is a fillable PDF for market managers that lists some common eligible and ineligible cottage foods, as well as a place to record any specific products that have required additional information.
Learn Morelegacy binder
Legacy Binder Toolkit
A legacy binder is a set of resources and materials created in the process of succession planning that can be passed to a replacement staff person or volunteer to facilitate a smoother transition. MIFMA has created the following resources to support market managers record information about their markets, including food assistance programs, contact information, and more.
Learn More