Each and every bag of Michigan farmers market fresh apples is ripe with possibility! Enjoy them fresh from the bushel, incorporate them into a sweet baked good, or turn them into applesauce to enjoy during the snowy days ahead.

Save the date for our 2025 Market Manager Certificate Program kickoff! We look forward to seeing you in-person on January 17 and 18. More information about the location and registration coming soon.

Michigan’s farmers grow more than 300 different crops, which means we grow more different types than almost any other state! These include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and even Christmas trees. How many different types end up in your market bag each year?

Fall at the farmers market is one of the most "gourd"-geous times of the year! Don't "squash" the fun - what's your favorite fall food pun?

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Michigan is home to many wonderful tribes, and today, we recognize their storied histories while honoring their invaluable contributions to our state.

Michigan farmers market fresh mushrooms are almost always in season! If you're new to cooking with mushrooms and need a recipe to get started with, we love this Oyster Mushroom Stew with Potatoes and Kale recipe: localdifference.org/blog/superior-…

Michigan farmers markets are bursting with fall colors and flavors this time of year! It's easy to brighten your plate or your home with fall florals, pumpkins, gourds, and more. 🎃

Need a sweet treat to make it through the rest of the week? Use our Find a Farmers Market Feature to find a market near you to pick one up: mifma.org/find-a-farmers…

If you've visited one of Michigan's 300+ farmers markets recently, you've probably seen a vendor selling microgreens! How do you enjoy these tasty, tiny plants? 🌱

Calling all community-driven marketplaces: Registration is now available for the 2025 Market Manager Certificate Program! More info: mifma.org/for-markets/mm…

In case you missed it: Registration for the 2025 Michigan Farmers Market Conference is available now! Register now and receive an Early Bird discount: mifma.org/for-markets/mm…

As we near the end of the 2024 market season, it's time to register for MIFMA's annual Year End Food Access Meetings! We look forward to seeing you in Mt. Pleasant on November 21st or on Zoom November 22nd. Learn more and register: mifma.org/events/

MIFMA staff toured Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill in St. Johns this morning to learn about using, storing, and processing apples for cider and other uses. Thank you Phillips Orchard and Brian for the opportunity to see Michigan agriculture in action!

Program partners, market managers, market staff, and supporters of farmers markets that accept food assistance benefits are all welcome and encouraged to attend in Mt. Pleasant on November 21st or on Zoom November 22nd. Learn more and register: mifma.org/events/

Whether you're celebrating with Michigan farmers market fresh pumpkins, apples, candies, or decor, we hope you have a fun and safe Halloween!

Now that the calendar officially says November and the first few snowflakes have fallen, are you getting in the holiday spirit? Many of Michigan's 300+ farmers markets are open year-round, making it easy to give the gift of Michigan farmers market fresh flavor!

The Market Manager Certificate Program kickoff will be here before you know it! Are you signed up? More info: mifma.org/for-markets/mm…