MIFFS is dedicated to supporting the many faces of farming, particularly our beginning and historically underserved farmers. As a statewide nonprofit, MIFFS has been connecting farmers to resources and opportunities since 1998. With each project, program, and activity, we endeavor to build a food system that is stronger and healthier for our families and communities, based on fair prices, established through local relationships, and committed to environmentally-friendly practices.

MIFFS Guiding Principals include:
 

• Valuing the land and people connections

• Advocating for the use of good science and cultural knowledge

• Demonstrating risk taking and relentless persistence

• Requiring listening and teamwork

• Nurturing creativity

 

Your contribution helps support:

 

• MIFFS’ flagship events: including the Michigan Family Farms Conference

• Farm Development Centers (FDC): Women-In-Agricultire FDC at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc

• Farmer Networks: Michigan Beginning and Underserved Farmers, Vets-In-Ag, Women-In-Ag, and Red de Productores Hispanos

• A wide range of workshops covering food safety, conservation practices, USDA program navigation, and other technical assistance

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Membership Options 

Option 1: 

Free Membership 
Sign up to be a member today and start receiving MIFFS’ monthly newsletter!
 

Option 2: 

Joint Membership - $40
MIFFS has teamed up with the National Young Farmers Coalition to offer a joint membership option offering you many more benefits! Not only will you be supporting the many faces of farming, you’ll also be supporting a national movement. 

• Johnny’s Selected Seeds – 5% 

• High Mowing Organic Seeds – 10% 

• Premier 1 – 10% off orders of $100

• Redback – 30%

• BCS – One-time discount of 10% off any model BCS Two-Wheel Tractor (does not include attachments)

• Filson – 40% off most items as member of Filson Pro Program

• Chelsea Green Publishing – 35%

• Rosies – 15%

• Earth Tools – 10% OFF the suggested retail price of any BCS-brand walk-behind tractor OR 16% OFF the suggested retail price of any Grillo brand walk-behind tractor

• Farm to feet – 25% 

• Drip Works – 10% 

• Felco -5%

• Farmtek – 10% 

• Division of Farmtek, Growers Supply – 10%

• Growing for Market – 30% 

• Work Boots.com – 10% (excluding sale and clearance items) 

• Hoss – 10% 

• Nasco – 10% off 

• Vermont Compost Company – 10% off

• Sow True Seed – 10% 

• Gempler's – 10% off

• Good Food Jobs – Free job posting

• Grapevine Local Food Marketing – 40% off online ordering consultation, 5% off website development

• Osborne Quality Seeds – 10% off

• Red Ants Pants – 10% off

• Terreplenish – 20% off and free shipping

• Discounted tickets to MIFFS Annual Michigan Family Farms Conference and other events

• MIFFS monthly newsletter

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To Join MIFFS Membership, click here