Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS) is a statewide, non-profit organization whose mission is to help small and medium-sized farms operate profitably, produce healthy food for all people and protect the environment for future generations.
Our Mission
To help small and medium-sized farms operate profitably, produce healthy food for all people and protect the environment for future generations.
Our Vision
MIFFS is a recognized leader and resource to establish and develop more sustainable food and farming for Michigan, nurturing successful partnerships that result in healthy people and communities.
MIFFS Membership Benefits include:
* A subscription to the MIFFS Memo quarterly newsletter, a 16-20 page newsletter that goes to all MIFFS members, partners and funders
* Voting privileges at the MIFFS Annual Meeting
* Eligibility for MIFFS and MIFMA group rate for liability insurance
* Discounted registration fees and first notice or preference for conferences, workshops and events (like at Michigan Family Farms Conference registration, workshop and conference scholarships and Select Michigan farmers market spots at the Capitol)
* A free classifieds ad and a 10% advertising discount in the Memo, beginning in 2009
* Belonging to a statewide network of members through the MIFFS Membership Directory and listserv
* Recognition upon joining, renewing or donating in the Memo
* Supporting our organization, its mission, and sustainable agriculture, family farms and local food!
