W9 Forms for Growers
Submitting a completed W9 form is required before growers can accept FMNP transactions. CDP (Custom Data Processing, Inc) is obligated to send growers the IRS form 1099K annually.
To produce a completed 1099K form, growers must provide CDP with their correct Federal Tax ID/FEI through a W9 form which is provided by the IRS. Growers will complete the W9 containing that needed information.
If CDP is assessed any fees from the IRS because of growers’ failure to provide CDP with the correct tax information, the grower shall reimburse CDP for any such fees.
Click here for a link to a blank W9. If you are still missing your W9 form, please fill it out and submit it to FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov.
Training Videos - Learn in Minutes
The FMNP site has three very helpful and short videos on the electronic FMNP process. Each video is approximately one to two minutes long. This can be shared for quick training needs.
Topics include:
Market Manager Updates
Attention Market Managers,
Please review the most recent approved FMNP grower list sent to you. If you have any additions or changes to the list, please email those to us at FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov.
We've received the Monthly Fruit and Vegetable (CVB) signs, which are pictured here. These signs are intended for display during the offseason of FMNP (June 1 - Oct. 31) for those approved markets and farm stores open year-around. These will be mailed out in the coming weeks to markets and farm stores who are approved to accept benefits outside of the FMNP season.
Please distribute the signs among your approved growers indicated on the FMNP growers list you received. If you need more signs, please email us at FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov with the quantity and we will be happy to mail them to you.
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Weekly Direct Deposits
Growers will receive payments weekly, on Tuesday evenings. Please ensure the correct bank information is displayed in the Vendor Details page. If you have questions regarding bank information in the portal, please contact us at FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov.
Direct deposits will appear on bank statements as "EFUNDS CORP RTLRSTLMT" as shown below:
Add Up to FOUR Market Locations in the Vendor Portal
The FMNP Vendor Portal has undergone a significant improvement. Previously, growers couldn't add any locations to their profiles. Now, the system allows adding up to four locations. While some growers operate at more than four locations, this new feature is a positive step forward, providing greater flexibility and enables growers to access market-specific data for the first time.
Please refer to the "Farmers Market Portal Name Style Guide" growers were sent to name each market properly in the Vendor Portal. If you did not receive one, please email us at FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov for a copy.
You can add market locations by clicking on the farm name in the portal and going to the bottom of the Vendor Details page where it says, "Edit Locations."
Senior FMNP Resources
The 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) market season is here! Local programs are busy supporting SFMNP participants and have issued benefits to 33,301 older adults across the state during the month of May.
With more program participants coming out to the market, you may get questions about the SFMNP. You can use this FAQ sheet to help answer questions from interested individuals. The FAQ document is translated into 14 languages and can be found by clicking here.
Most Seniors call with the question of if they need to activate their card. They do not. Newly issued cards are preloaded with an $80 benefit and a unique PIN that uses their date of birth (MMYY).
The SFMNP Mobile App is available for download to support participants tracking their benefit balance, review purchase history, locate participating markets and farm stores, and more. Information on this app is translated into 14 languages and can be found here.
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National WIC Association: The Importance of WIC & Farmers Markets
Explore how farmers markets have enhanced food access for WIC participants, providing essential nutrition and economic support to local farmers. Hear from WIC participants and nutrition experts about the vital role these markets play in the program by watching the informative video below in under 4 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD3LsiTWe5c&t=1s
You are making a positive impact in providing healthy options for families, and we are lucky to work with you all!
Market & Grower Support Contact Information
We are here to help. Depending on the reason of your call, below are support team contact numbers and what issues they can help with.
State Support Team: WIC/Senior Card or QR Code issues and transaction issues/questions:
1-800-841-1410 Extension 2, Option 0
Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday; 9:00am-4:00pm
Cascade.Support@doh.wa.gov
CDP: Vendor Portal issues:
1-866-237-4814
FMNP Team: Grower account/approval, market approval, portal registration:
1-800-841-1410 Extension 2, Option 2
FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov
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