Why become a MIFFS Member? 

MIFFS is dedicated to supporting the many faces of farming, particularly our beginning and historically underserved farmers. As a statewide, membership-based 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, directing our statewide work, include:

• Valuing the land & people connections
• Advocating for the use of good science & cultural knowledge
• Demonstrating risk taking & relentless persistence
• Requiring listening & team work
• Nurturing creativity

Your support contributes to the sustainability of:

• Our flagship events, Meet the Buyers and the Michigan Family Farms Conference;
• Beginning Farmer Development Centers (FDC) and Networks: Tilian FDC in Ann Arbor Township, Women-in-Ag FDC and Network at Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc and Vets-in-Ag Network working statewide. 
• A wide range of workshops addressing food safety, Group GAP, MAEAP conservation practices, and evolving farmer business opportunities. 

Membership Options: We have two great membership options for you and we hope you will join us in supporting the many faces of farming.

Option 1) MIFFS Membership- With this membership you receive our monthly newsletter. 

Option 2) Joint Membership-  MIFFS has teamed up with National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) to offer members a joint membership. Not only will you be supporting the many faces of farming, you will be supporting the national movement. This Joint Membership costs $50. We are pleased to announce that through this partnership you will receive discounts to the following locations: 

• Johnny’s Selected Seeds – 5% 
• High Mowing Organic Seeds – 10% 
• Hoss -10% 
• Redback – 30% 
• Rosies – 15% 
• Chelsea Green Publishing – 35% 
• Green Heron Tools – 10% off the HERS line of tools 
• Bob-White Systems – 10% 
• Farm to feet – 25% 
• Drip Works – 10% 
• Fruition Seeds- 10% 
• Sow True Seed – 10% 
• Working Person’s Store – 10% 
• Farmtek – 10% 
• Division of Farmtek, Growers Supply – 10% 
• Growing for Market – 33% 
• Work Boots.com – 10% (excluding sale and clearance items) 
• Felcon -5%
• Discounted tickets to MIFFS Annual Michigan Family Farms Conference and other events
• MIFFS monthly newsletter

Both MIFFS and NYFC are U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and your donation is fully tax-deductible. Consistent with IRS guidelines, MIFFS affirms that goods or services of only insignificant value have been provided to you. Please keep a copy of this letter for your records.