2013 Farmers Market Manager Certificate Program

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UPDATE:  Registration has been extended to January 10!  Don't miss out on this great educational opportunity.  The program begins Friday, February 1.

Registration is now open for the 2013 Farmers Market Manager Certificate Program! 
This year’s Certificate Program consists of five day-long sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on February 1, 2, 15, 16 and 22, 2013. 

Sessions topics include:

• February 1 – Business Planning and Managing Market Growth
• February 2 – Market Governance, Policies and Enforcement
• February 15 – Internal and External Communication Strategies
• February 16 - Finances & Fundraising
• February 22 – Manager to Manager Education and Presentations

Learning objectives for each session and additional information is available in the program brochure.

The cost of the entire program is $300 for MIFMA members or $600 for non-MIFMA members. The cost of individual sessions is $90/session for MIFMA members or $180 for non- MIFMA members. Individual session registration closes two weeks before the session.

Location:  Bengel Wildlife Center, 6380 Drumheller Road, Bath Township, MI  Phone:  (517) 641-7677 ‎

Visit the Events page on the Michigan Farmers Market Association website for more information about the program and to complete your registration. 

Don't miss the registration deadline!  

Registration for the full program ends December 31, 2012.