Michigan Farmers Market Association Field Days

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Taylor in Farming Practices, Farming Resources, Internships, Management, Marketing, Small Farms, Workshops // 0 Comments

Michigan Farmers Market Association Field Days – 2019

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is pleased to announce that we will be hosting on-farm field days in the upcoming growing season. These events are part of our Farm-Based Education Program and will concentrate on workforce training and education for specialty crop producers.

Students and Internships on the Farm On-Farm Field Day at Ham Family Farm
August 27, 2019
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
12681 72nd Avenue, Allendale, MI 49401
Ham Family Farm has had numerous successful seasons at farmers markets owed to owner and operator, Charlie Ham, and family. Join us at Ham Family Farm for a farm tour and discussion about Students and Internships on the Farm!
Register Here!

CSA Labor Models and Specialty Crops On-Farm Field Day at Birch Point Farm
October 14, 2019
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
7506 E. Birch Point Road, Traverse City, MI 49684
Michelle Ferrarese is the owner and operator of Birch Point Farm, which offers a successful CSA program every year. Join us at Birch Point Farm for a farm tour and discussion about CSA Labor Models and Specialty Crops!
Register Here!

If you have any questions or are interested in registering for the Michigan Farmers Market Association Field Days, please contact jenny@mifma.org, or call the MIFMA office at (517) 432-3381.

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) was established in 2006 as a statewide association to promote local food consumption in Michigan by connecting more farmers to consumers through farmers markets. MIFMA defines a farmers market as a public and recurring assembly of farmers or their representatives selling direct-to-consumer food and products which they have produced themselves. In addition, the market may include a variety of vendors as determined by market management. A farmers market is organized for the purpose of facilitating personal connections that create mutual benefits for local farmers, vendors, shoppers, and communities.