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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Join MIFMA!

Join MIFMA!

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is a member-based, statewide association with a mission to advance farmers markets to create a thriving marketplace for local food and farm products. Your membership supports the work of this association and gives strength to the association’s voice.

Member Benefits Provide a Reason to Join:

Reduced Rates. Receive reduced rates at MIFMA educational programs and events. See our Calendar of Events for upcoming opportunities.
Liability Insurance. Special Group Rate Liability Insurance for farmers market and farmer/vendor members.
Special Offers. Members-only offers on Rapid Market Assessments and market evaluation services.
Culinary Adventure. Special member pricing for the 2009 Learn Great Foods and MIFMA Farmers Market Tours.
Discounts. Take 10% off purchases made at Eat Local Food, a merchandising and art design company focused on local foods.
Substantial Savings. MIFMA members receive substantial discount on Small Business Association of Michigan membership.
Voting Privileges. Active farmers market and farmer/vendor members have the opportunity to elect the Board of Directors and vote on other issues that may come before the membership.
Up-to-date Information. Receive information on all Michigan farmers market happenings through Monthly E-newsletters and the farmers market listserv.
Networking. Join the community of MIFMA Members dedicated to the mission of advancing Michigan farmers markets. Learn from other members through networking and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

Download the MIFMA Membership Form for annual membership rates. Or, view the MIFMA Brochure.

For More Information Contact:

Dru Montri
Association Manager

172 Natural Resources
East Lansing, MI 48824
Ph: (517) 432-3381
E-mail: dnmontri@msu.edu