Resources

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.

Learn more about Cottage Food and the transition to a licensed food business from two Michigan small businesses (Michigan-Made Treats & Sweet Encounter Bakery) 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.

Printable sign indicating face masks are encouraged for entry.

Printable sign indicating face masks are optional at the market.

Free printable sign encouraging good hand hygiene at the market.

This document answers frequently asked questions about wine sales at the farmers market.