Resources

This document is a tool for market managers that want to collect, analyze, and share data from their farmers market. This document was created to help market managers collect data to advocate for their market, apply for funding opportunities, and share their market’s successes. These metrics are broken down into beginning and advanced categories for ease of use, so whether you’re a novice at data collection or an expert, you can use this document to help measure your Michigan farmers market!

Information provided by MSU Extension regarding poultry processing, licensing, and more.

MIFMA created the following Metrics and Data Collection Toolkit for Market Managers who want to collect, analyze, and share data to advance their market’s mission. The Toolkit incorporates best practices learned over the years and takes into consideration common challenges faced when collecting data in a farmers market setting.

Licensing requirements for cooking demonstrations at a farmers market will depend on if markets are partnering with a licensed business, if food will be served, and where the food served will be prepared. Learn what license is needed for your cooking demonstration.

Learn more about what licensing and considerations are required when considering adding recorded or live music at your market.

Produce Prescription Programs support healthy behavior change for individuals and families through partnerships with healthcare and other providers who focus on supporting healthy eating – like farmers and farmers markets. Programs are commonly aimed at improving health outcomes for low-income patients with diet-related chronic diseases.

Learn more about plant sales at the market and relevant licensing information from a Michigan farmers market vendor and Andria McCubbin-Green, Nursery Program Specialist at MDARD. Information about licensing, helpful resources, and what market managers should know to best support their vendors will be discussed.

Learn more about the SNAP program and applying for no-cost SNAP equipment and service for your market or farm stand.

A collection of food safety resources from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

This chart lists cannabis products and their legality for selling at the market, as well as other key information to consider.

Frequently asked questions surrounding cannabis products at Michigan farmers markets.

Learn more about Industrial Hemp & Topical CBD and relevant licensing information from two Michigan farmers market vendors (MyTCBD & BarrieBeau Herb Farm) and a representative from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Information about licensing, helpful resources, and what market managers should know to best support their vendors will be discussed.