News Releases
MIFMA is raising awareness about Michigan farmers markets and the organization itself through news releases.
2011
- Op-ed for FMPP support in Farm Bill (10-28-11)
- Registration is Open for Market Manager Certificate Program (10-1-11)
- Buy Local Select Pure MI Day (9-15-11)
- Farmers Market at the Capitol Press Conference (8-4-11)
- Hoop House Loan Program Applications Released (7-27-11)
- Bridge Cards at Farmers Markets (6-28-11)
- MIFMA’s Farmers Market Manager Certificate Program Certifies 36 Market Managers (4-11-11)
- Farmer to Farmer Trainings to Focus on Direct Marketing Food Safety (1-17-11)
2010
- MIFMA Launches Farmers Market Manager Certificate Program (12-6-10)
- Michigan Farmers Markets Accept Bridge Cards (8-16-10)
2009
- MIFFS and MIFMA Receive USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant to Train Farmers Market Managers
- Michigan Farmers Market Association and Learn Great Foods to Host Summer 2009 Farmers Market Tours EAST
- Farm Aid and MIFMA Grow Good Food in Michigan
- Farmers Markets Can Meet the Need by Offering SNAP Benefits
2008
- MIFMA Receives Sponsorship from Ochberg Sugar Bush
- MIFMA to Promote Michigan Farmers and Markets at Green Street Fair
- Governor Granholm Proclaimed July as Farmers Market Month
- Martha Stewart to Interview Michigan Farmer, Cousin Don Hobson, on Tuesday
- Michigan Farmers Market Association Board of Directors elects officers
- Farmers Market Manager Boot Camp
- Project FRESH Enhances Access to Local Produce for WIC Recipients and Senior Citizens
- MIFMA and SBAM Partner to Provide Michigan Farmers and Farmers Markets with Greater Access to SBAM Benefits
- MIFMA and Partnering Organizations Recognized for Serving Bridge Card Clients at Michigan Farmers Markets
2007
- Michigan Farmers Market Association to tackle food safety issues in the marketplace
- Michigan Farmers Market Association Elects its first Board of Directors!
- Governor Granholm proclaims August 6-12, 2007, Farmers Market Week
- Accepting Bridge Cards at Your Farmers’ Market: EBT Training and Workshop
- Michigan Farmers Market Association Announces Last Call for Charter Memberships
- Michigan Farmers Market Association to Hold Membership Kick-Off
- The Michigan Farmers Market Association Kicks-Off by Welcoming Charter Memberships
- Bootcamp
2006
- Michigan Farmers Market Association will enhance farmers markets and local food consumption across the state
- Michigan Farmers Market Stakeholders Envision Michigan Farmers Market Association
- The USDA declares August 6-12, 2006, National Farmers Market Week
- Farming Systems hires project manager and seeks farmers markets and stakeholders input