Farmers' Markets/Stands Information

General Information - Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)

• USDA FMNP Fact Sheet
• Indiana FMNP Brochure
• Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs
• WIC and Senior FMNP Approved Food List
• S/FMNP Manual
• List of Current WIC-approved Markets and Stands
• Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
        - USDA SFMNP Fact Sheet

                * How do I apply for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers?
                  Find and contact your local Area on Aging Agency through the link below, 
                  or call toll free 1-800-986-3505:  http://www.in.gov/fssa/da/3478.htm

Applications

• Application Packet for Farmers  (SF 52585)
• Application Packet for Farmers' Market (SF 52586)
• Renewing your application: Applications are valid for three seasons.  When due for renewal, we will automatically mail you a new form.  If you do not receive your renewal form by June 1 of the expiration year, please call WIC FMNP at 1.800.522.0874. 

Accepting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) at the Market

USDA- Food and Nutrition Service Web Sites:

• Main page for information for farmers’ market in SNAP:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
• On-line Retailer Application:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailers/application-process.htm
• Descriptions of scrip, token, and receipt systems:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ebt/fm-scrip-what_is_scrip.htm
• POS Devices (free, wireless) and Manual Vouchers:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ebt/fm-scrip-EBT_Equipment.htm
• Rules for Using Scrip:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ebt/fm-scrip-scrip_rules.htm
• Farmers' Market Responsibilities related to SNAP:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ebt/fm-scrip-market_responsibilities.htm
• Debit and Credit Card Info and Issues:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ebt/fm-scrip-Debit_Cards.htm
• USDA Grant Opportunities:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ebt/fm-scrip-Grant_Resources.htm
• Attracting SNAP Clients to Your Market:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ebt/fm-scrip-attract_customers.htm
• Bonus Incentives to Attract SNAP customers:  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/ebt/fm-scrip-Bonus_Incentives.htm
• SNAP authorized market application:   http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/online-store-farmers-market-application

Resources

• Agricultural Marketing Service - Farmers' Markets
• From the Field to the Table Food Handling Guidelines
• Fruits and Veggies Matter
• Harvest Calendar for Indiana
• Journal of the American Dietetic Association WIC-WIC FMNP
• Local Harvest - About
• Locally Grown Food Sounds Great, But What Does It Mean?
• Food & Health - CFS Extension, Purdue University
• Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts
• Indiana's Food for the Hungry Web Site