Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 21 - Agriculture and Land Stewardship Department
Chapter 50 - Women, Infants, and Children/farmers' Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Rule 21-50.9 - Vendor Certification and Eligibility
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 21-50.9
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) Vendor certification shall not be in effect and vouchers shall not be accepted until the applicant receives a certified vendor identification sign and a notice of certification.
(2) Vendor certification expires at the end of each year of issuance. Individuals must annually apply for and receive vendor certification in order to participate in Iowa FMNP.
(3) The department does not limit the number of vendors who may become certified under Iowa FMNP.
(4) The department issues a single certified vendor number for each separate and distinct agricultural operation.
(5) To be eligible to apply for certification, a vendor must:
a.
Reside and grow eligible foods within Iowa or in a neighboring state in a
county adjacent to Iowa's border.
b. Be at least 18 years of age or
older.
c. Participate in training
on Iowa FMNP rules and procedures conducted by department staff in a manner and
frequency specified by the department.
d. Submit a vendor/department agreement
signed by a representative with legal authority to obligate the vendor or
agricultural operation. Agreements may not exceed three years.
e. Indicate an intent to participate in one
or more authorized farmers' markets/farmstands.
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