REGISTERING TO ACCEPT FEDERAL NUTRITION BENEFITS
Because SNAP/EBT, P-EBT, WIC-CVB, and FMNP (WIC/Senior) are federally funded and regulated programs, farmers markets and/or vendors and direct- marketing farmers must apply to the appropriate government agency to accept these forms of payment. SNAP acceptance reauthorization must be completed every five years. This section explains the registration process for each program. As a farmers market, you can confirm whether your farmers are registered in these programs and help them find the necessary paperwork if they need to enroll. Encouraging all eligible farmers at your market to accept these benefits as payment is a best practice and will attract a diverse customer base to your market as well as create an inclusive community space.
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