Michigan Farmers Market Association and markets statewide highlight  markets’ positive impacts on food access, small businesses, and communities in 2021 

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) kicks off National Farmers Market Week from August 1 through 7, 2021 with farmers markets across the state and country. Many of Michigan’s nearly 250 farmers markets will be hosting special events, activities, and more to celebrate farmers and vendors, and express appreciation for volunteers and shoppers.

Aug. 29^th - Aug.31^st - Traverse City, Michigan - Registration is Open!

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Peters Helps Pass Pay Raise for Servicemembers and Measures Important to Michigan and our Nation’s National Defense 

National Defense Authorization Act Advanced Out of Senate Armed Service Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance the bipartisan annual national defense bill to the full Senate, and led the charge to secure nearly $128 million in investments for military facilities across Michigan. He also led or supported provisions to strengthen our national security and give our servicemembers a pay raise.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, today announced the Port of Monroe has been awarded a $770,983 Port Security Grant from the Department of Homeland Security to help upgrade their cargo screening infrastructure. The funding will allow the port to install a Radiation Portal Monitor, which helps to screen cargo for the presence of nuclear or radiological materials. This will enhance the port’s ability to ensure that incoming cargo is safe and secure, boost operations, and could expand its capabilities to provide increased cargo service throughout the Great Lakes region.

Aug. 29^th - Aug.31^st - Traverse City, Michigan

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Nominations close soon for the 2021 MFG Excellence Awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate an outstanding individual, deserving company, or noteworthy product. – August 20 deadline

• Nominate Online at mimfg.org

The events of the past 16 months have brought renewed attention to the important role manufacturing plays, from the factory floor to the Michigan economy and the communities in between.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the Biden Administration and the United States’ allies condemned the Chinese government for orchestrating widespread attacks against American networks and compromising American national security:

About Need to Create Good-Paying Jobs, Priorities for Strengthening Infrastructure

DETROIT, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) concluded his statewide Building a Stronger Michigan listening tour last week, during which he heard from Michiganders across the state about local needs and priorities to create good-paying jobs, enhance critical infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, broadband, cybersecurity —as well as invest in infrastructure to withstand the impacts of climate change and rising water levels.

Nominations Open June 14 – August 20 • Nominate Online at mimfg.org

The events of the past 16 months have brought renewed attention to the important role manufacturing plays, from the factory floor to the Michigan economy and the communities in between.

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