APRIL 2024

Attention FMNP Market Managers!

You must fill out your market agreement by APRIL 12!

FMNP Trainings are Happening Now

Every market manager and at least three of their vendors must take the mandatory FMNP training this year to become authorized.

We still have several trainings left so please help spread the word to your vendors! We will email the meeting information to log-in the day before the 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 market agreement.

The deadline to complete your form is April 12.

Step 2:

Send us your vendor list and market bylaws via email by May 1.

Step 3:

By June 15, you will receive your FMNP market signs and market authorization from the MDA.

Step 4:

Your authorized vendors can start accepting FMNP coupons June 15 - October 31.

Don't hesitate to reach out with questions!