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PDFWAC 246-780-026

How does an applicant farm store become authorized to participate in the farmers' market nutrition program?

(1) To become authorized to participate in the FMNP an applicant must:
(a) Apply as a farm store on a form provided by the department;
(b) Meet the farm store selection criteria in subsection (2) of this section;
(c) Complete training on FMNP requirements provided by either an authorized farmers' market manager or the FMNP; and
(d) Receive a contract from the department signed by both the department and the applicant.
(2) Farm store selection criteria. The applicant must:
(a) Be located at the site of agricultural production and grow, at that location, a portion of the produce they have for sale;
(b) Sell locally grown produce; and
(c) Agree to follow the terms and conditions of the contract.
(3) An authorized farm store must reapply at the end of the current contract; however, neither the department nor the participant has an obligation to renew a contract.
(4) The department is not required to authorize all applicants. Priority for authorization will be given to applicants located in areas without an authorized farmers' market.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.700. WSR 10-21-068, ยง 246-780-026, filed 10/15/10, effective 11/15/10.]
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