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Farm & Farmers Markets
MSU Extension assists farms and farmers markets’ efforts by bringing together partners, identifying successful market models, establishing rules and regulations, identifying and training managers and helping recruit vendors.
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Apr 14
Food and Farm Business Sales Channel Deep Dives: Farmers Markets
April 14, 2020 12:00PM – 1:00PM 12:00 PM EST
On this webinar series, we will discuss how food businesses may need to pivot in a time of Novel Coronavirus. This webinar will feature a discussion on the implications of selling farm and food products at farmers markets.
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Lessons learned from shopping at farm market stands and farmers markets
Published on May 29, 2014
Shopping for food at Michigan farmers markets and farm market stands provide food, an outing with your family and supports the local economy. -
Farm to Institution Marketing: 2012 Survey Shows Interest from Michigan Vegetable Farmers
Published on February 1, 2013
CRFS surveyed Michigan vegetable farmers about their interest in and willingness to sell their products to institutional markets and motivators and barriers associated with this type of marketing. -
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week during Aug. 7-13, 2016
Published on August 4, 2016
Michigan farmer’s markets have great produce, flowers, maple syrup, hand crafted soaps, baked good and more. Support your local farmer’s market during National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 7-13, 2016. -
Double Up Food Bucks program helps increase Bridge Card sales at West Michigan farmers markets
Published on February 4, 2012
Early estimates Show a 400% increase in 2011 compared to previous year -
Tips for shopping at farmers markets safely
Published on May 12, 2020
Here are some tips to protect you while enjoying fresh produce and helping to support farms and farmers in your community. -
Celebrate local food and farming during National Farmers Market Week
Published on July 9, 2015
Visit a your local market during August 2 – 8, 2015. -
Follow local producers online for fresh ideas
Published on November 28, 2018
Local farms and farmers markets share produce and cooking ideas online for the entire season. -
Farmers markets can link with vendors through Market Maker: Part 2
Published on June 5, 2013
Farmers markets and other users of agricultural products can easily identify local sources by making business connections with vendors using the online tool Market Maker. -
Many farm markets still open
Published on December 29, 2011
Thirty-eight out of Michigan's 1,225 farmer’s markets are open year-round and are still offering local, fresh foods. -
Selling to Schools and Hospitals
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with selling to schools and hospitals.
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Should your community start a farmers market?
Published on February 24, 2015
The Michigan Farmers Market Association has a guide to walk your community through a comprehensive assessment. -
Getting Ready for Market – Part 2
Published on May 25, 2016
Treat your booth as your storefront. -
Farmers markets are open!
Published on June 5, 2013
Macomb County farmers markets expand days and services.
