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Farmers' Markets/Stands Information
General Information - Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
- USDA FMNP Fact Sheet
- Indiana FMNP Brochure
- 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