Benefits of MFMA

Have an Organizational Voice for Review & Reform of Applicable Laws on:
¨ Food processing
¨ Product labeling
¨ Local merchant ordinances
Benefit From Networking:
¨ Find your next vendor, farmers’ market, volunteer, intern or staff member by posting online with
MFMA’s “Making Connections”
¨ Statewide email discussion group
¨ Be notified of conferences, events and opportunities for learning
Attend Regional & Statewide Forums:
¨ Workshops and conferences focusing on enhancing your business by improving operations and
implementing new programs
Receive Farm-Direct Advocacy:
¨ We represent markets & farmers in accepting and improving food assistance programs
¨ Representation on regulatory issues affecting farmers who sell at markets
Access to Business Opportunities:
¨ Free MFMA promotional web page for members
¨ Low-cost general liability insurance (including product liability)
¨ Co-op purchasing opportunities
¨ Diverse funding opportunities
¨ Focused marketing through Minnesota Grown promotions
¨ Targeted online training programs
MFMA Contributions

Our Contributions Include...
¨ Provision of current statewide Farmers’ Market Manual for Minnesota
¨ Educational resources including local workshops, online training programs, and an online resource library
¨ Promotion of National Farmers’ Market Week
¨ MFMA promotional website connecting the public and supporting organizations to our members; and
connecting our members with resources such as insurance, industry suppliers, grant opportunities,
and educational documents and training programs
¨ Ongoing passage of legislation
¨ Representation of Minnesota farmers’ markets at national and regional meetings with elected officials
¨ Partnerships with Minnesota agricultural entities and supporting organizations to coordinate funding and resources
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