EAST LANSING — The Michigan Farmers Markets Association is hosting a new gathering in March as the number of such markets grows in the state.
The first Michigan Farmers Market Association Conference is March 6 and 7 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing.
The gathering takes place during Agriculture and Natural Resources Week at Michigan State University.
More than 275 farmers markets operate in the state, up from about 150 five years ago, according to the association.
The conference will offer a market manager "boot camp" track for new and beginning market managers; an advanced track for managers who have attended previous educational sessions; and a farmer track for small- and mid-sized farm operators.
Registration is required by Feb. 24.


