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*Five Marketing Workshops for Farmers and Small Business Owners Who Sell at Farmers Markets* *Register for one or more workshop - at no cost! Can't make it in person? Register to view it via live webinar!* The Bath Farmers Market, with support from the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), will host workshops presented by experts in the fields of branding, marketing, and social media. These workshops are specifically designed for farmers and small business owners selling at farmers markets. Attendees will be provided with practical tips and ideas on how to better market their businesses! Workshops are free, and registration is required. Download the flyer <http://mifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Bath-Farmer-Vendor-Workshops-2017.pdf> Individuals unable to attend in-person have the option to view the workshop online via live streaming. Upcoming workshop schedule: Creating a Budget to Support Your Marketing Plan Monday, March 13 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. *Register* <http://mifma.org/events/workshop-creating-budget-support-marketing-plan/> Best Practices for Engaging Facebook Posts Monday, March 20 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. *Register* <http://mifma.org/events/workshop-best-practices-engaging-facebook-post/> Instagram – The Power of Photos Monday, March 27 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. *Register <http://mifma.org/events/workshop-instagram-power-photos/>* Merchandising and Promotions to Sell Your Brand Monday, April 3 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. *Register <http://mifma.org/events/workshop-merchandising-promotions-sell-brand/>* Getting Permission and Giving Credit Monday, April 10 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. *Register <http://mifma.org/events/workshop-getting-permission-giving-credit/>**Each session qualifies for 1 Professional Development Hour for market managers certified through MIFMA’s Market Manager Certificate Program (MMCP) <http://mifma.org/mmcp>. Learn more at www.mifma.org/continuinged <http://www.mifma.org/continuinged>* *To learn more about the Michigan Farmers Market Association or stay in touch about upcoming events, programs, and news - follow us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/michiganfarmersmarketassociation>!* -- *Samantha Collins* Communications and Events Manager Michigan Farmers Market Association 480 Wilson Road, Room 172 East Lansing, MI 48824 517.432.3381 *www.mifma.org <http://www.mifma.org>* *MIFMA Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/michiganfarmersmarketassociation>* *MIFMA Twitter* <http://twitter.com/farmersmarketmi> *Get under the umbrella! * If you would like to access previous postings to the Mich-Organic listserv you can copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar http://list.msu.edu/archives/mich-organic.html