Farmers Markets

What's Happening?

Don't forget to register for the 2009 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo on December 8-10 in Grand Rapids! Thursday's program will feature a day full of Farmers Market Focus sessions to include: Food Safety on the Farm, Safe Food Sampling at Farmers Markets, and Tricks of the Trade for Farmers Markets.

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MIFMA News

MIFMA is raising awareness about Michigan farmers markets and the organization itself through news releases.

Press Releases

MIFFS and MIFMA Receive USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant to Train Farmers Market Managers
MIFMA and Learn Great Foods Host Summer 2009 Farmers Market Tours
Farmers Markets Can Meet the Need by Offering SNAP Benefits
Farm Aid and MIFMA Grow Good Food in Michigan
Martha Stewart to Interview Michigan Farmer, "Cousin Don" Hobson on Tuesday, November 25
MIFMA Receives Sponsorship from Ochberg Sugar Bush
Governor Granholm Proclaims July 2008 as "Farmers Market Month"
Project FRESH Enhances Access to Local Produce for WIC Recipients and Senior Citizens
MIFMA and SBAM (Small Business Association of Michigan) Partner to Provide Michigan Farmers and Farmers Markets with Greater Access to SBAM Benefits
MIFMA to Promote Michigan Farmers and Markets at Green Street Fair on May 3-4, 2008
MIFMA and Partnering Organizations Recognized for Serving Bridge Card Clients at Michigan Farmers Markets
MIFMA Board of Directors Elects Officers
Register for MIFMA "Boot Camp for Market Managers" on March 4
MIFMA Elects its First Board of Directors
MIFMA Announces Last Call for Charter Memberships
Governor Granholm Proclaims August 6-12, 2007, Farmers Market Week
MIFMA Supports Rapid Market Assessments for Farmers Market Members
MIFMA to Tackle Food Safety Issues in the Marketplace
"Accepting Bridge Cards at Your Farmers Market: EBT Training and Workshop" on June 13, 2007
MIFMA Kicks-Off by Welcoming Charter Memberships
MIFMA to Hold Membership Kick-Off on April 20, 2007
- Listen to the Michigan Farm Radio News report!
Michigan Farmers Market Stakeholders Envision MIFMA
The USDA Declares August 6-12, 2006, National Farmers Market Week
MIFFS Brings Partners Together for its First MIFMA Planning Session
MIFFS Hires Project Manager and Seeks Farmers Markets and Stakeholders Input
MIFMA Will Enhance Farmers Markets and Local Food Consumption Across the State