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FMNP modernization is happening nationally and we want to hear from you! |
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The 2024 Senior and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (FMNP) will look different. The national program is changing from paper to electronic management (modernization). We’re working on the changes for Minnesota and want your input!
 2024 FMNP modernization expected timeline
- January: Look for the first email about modernization updates.
- February: We’ll send letters and emails about authorization.
- March/April: All vendors and market managers must take training – in-person or virtual.
- May/June: We’ll finish vendor and market authorizations and mail out program materials.
Click on the “Take Survey Now!” button below to go to the short survey. Responses are due by January 15th.
Questions? Contact Christina at christina.iliev@state.mn.us or 651-201-6494.
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2023 FMNP Season in Review
- We authorized 427 vendors, which is our highest number for any year.
- We authorized 82 farmers’ markets — 22 more than last year.
- We had over $531,565 deposited by farmers.
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Start looking for authorization communications in January and February 2024.
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There will be a link to sign up for trainings in February!
Due to the significant program changes in 2024, all vendors and market managers must take a brief 30-minute training. FMNP staff will work with market managers to set up large training sessions in-person as well as multiple online sessions in March and April.
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 Emily Mehr has been with the MDA and coordinating the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program since 2020. Supporting local agriculture has been a passion of Emily’s for 15+ years. Prior to joining the MDA, she was involved in a variety of ag-centered roles relating to farm to school, school gardens, CSA farms, and MN farmers’ markets. In addition to FMNP, she manages the agency’s Farm to School, Urban Agriculture, and Good Food Access Program grants.
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 Christina Iliev has been in state service for over 12 years and at the MDA for the past six years. She works as the Commodity Council Coordinator and Assistant Program Coordinator for the Senior/Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. In this capacity, she is responsible for the administrative oversight of all 13 commodity councils in the state as well as leading specific elements of the FMNP pertaining to participating farmers and markets.
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