All Growers Must Submit New Application (Farm Stores Separate)
Previous grower agreements expired on December 31, 2024. All growers will need to submit a new agreement for approval before accepting benefits anytime in 2025, regardless of if they are new or returning to the program.
Even if you do not plan on accepting FMNP transactions until the season begins June 1, please begin the application process now.
WIC's Monthly Fruit and Vegetable Benefit (CVB) is available to growers who sell at approved markets and farm stores year-round. However, they must be approved under the new 2025-2027 agreement before accepting those benefits.
The FMNP season will still be June 1 through October 31. All growers must be approved before that date.
Please review the 2025-2027 Grower Agreement
Click here for the Grower Application
Farm Store Applications Now Must Be Submitted Separately
We've updated the process for farm store applications. Farm stores now require a distinct agreement and application. If you're a previously approved farm store grower or want to accept FMNP benefits at your farm store, you must review the farm store agreement and submit the corresponding application.
Growers who wish to accept FMNP benefits at both farmers markets and their farm store must submit both applications separately.
Farm Store Requirements:
- Must be in a defined location where at least a portion of the eligible food is grown
- Must be at least 5 miles away from the nearest approved farmers market or farm store
- Have access to a smart device (phone or tablet to scan QR code) with reliable cell signal or Wi-Fi
- Must have staff on-site during all declared hours
- Accept training and technical assistance from FMNP staff
- Comply with all other requirements detailed in the farm store agreement
Link to Farm Store Application.
We prefer the applications be sent via email to FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov. See the application for more details.
Required Training March 25
There will be a mandatory FMNP training for any new markets or markets with new managers on March 25, at 12:00pm PT. We will discuss vital information regarding the Farmers Market Nutrition Program process as well as new updates for this coming 2025 season. Even if you are not a new market or market manager, your attendance is still encouraged.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89328224522
Meeting ID: 893 2822 4522
Senior FMNP Updates
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is actively planning for the 2025 market year. Here are a few reminders as we get closer to the season:
- Participants must apply to receive benefits each year.
- Applications are collected locally—you can connect with local programs by clicking here.
- SFMNP benefits must be redeemed between June 1st and October 31st. Unused benefits do not rollover to following years after each season ends.
- We plan to issue new benefit cards in 2025.
You can find more information on this program by clicking on the following link: DSHS Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
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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.
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