Becoming an Authorized Farmer for Senior & WIC FMNP

In 2023 authorized farmers made an average profit of $790 from the benefits with over $370,000 of unredeemed benefits due to participants not finding an authorized farmer. New farmers to the program will need to attend a 1 hour training to become authorized to accept Senior & WIC FMNP benefits. Review the farmer requirements and register for a training listed below.

Please accept the calendar invite that is sent after you register to receive reminders about the training.

For information on accepting SNAP, please visit MarketLinks website. A farmer and farmers market accepting SNAP will also be able to accept Double Up Food Bucks.

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides benefits to low-income seniors (60 years of age or older). Eligible seniors receive $50 in benefits annually per household, to be used for fresh fruit, vegetables, honey and herbs with authorized farmers.

View the Seniors FMNP flyer for details and how to apply.

To see the Code of Federal Regulations, visit: Part 249—Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Missouri WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) provides $20 in benefits annually to WIC individuals over 4 months old who reside in a county with a participating WIC agency issuing FMNP benefits. Benefits can be exchanged for fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs with authorized farmers.

View the WIC FMNP flyer for details.

To see the Code of Federal Regulations, visit: Part 248—WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)

Structuring and Organizing your Farmers Market

The Missouri Grown Farmers' Market Handbook was created to guide you through the process of creating & operating a farmers market and link you to all of the state, federal and local resources and regulations you will need.