APRIL 2024

FMNP Vendor Trainings are Happening Now!

Have you signed up for a mandatory vendor training session yet? We still have several trainings left.

We will email you the meeting information to log in the day before your scheduled training takes place.

Trainings held virtually via Microsoft Teams:

• April 10 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Presented in English and Hmong
• April 14 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Presented in English
• April 18 | noon - 1 p.m. | Presented in English
• April 28 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Presented in English
• April 30 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Presented in English and Hmong

Virtual trainings will take place via Microsoft Teams. Please note that you can join a Microsoft Teams meeting for free and do not need to create an account. You can also call into the meeting if you do not have access to a smart phone or computer.

Trainings held in person:

• April 11 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Presented in English at the Red Wing Farmers Market, Ignite Building 419 Bush Street, Red Wing, MN 55066
• April 19 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Presented in English at the Rochester Farmers Market, 35 Fairgrounds Avenue SE Rochester MN 55904
• April 24 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Presented in English and Hmong at the Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128

Next steps after you take a training:

Step 1:

The MDA will send you an email with a link to fill out your vendor agreement.

The deadline to complete your form is May 1!

Step 2:

In May, you need to set up your account with RP Solutions and download the app.

Step 3:

By June 15, you will receive your updated vendor signs and authorization packet from the MDA.

Step 4:

Start accepting FMNP coupons at an authorized farmers' market June 15- October 31.

Don't hesitate to reach out with questions!