Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PARENT/CHILD HEALTH
Chapter 246-780 - Farmers' market nutrition program
Section 246-780-020 - How does an applicant farmers' market become authorized to participate in the farmer's market nutrition program?

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-780-020

Current through Register Vol. 24-24, December 15, 2024

(1) To become authorized to participate in the FMNP, an applicant must:

(a) Apply as a farmers' market on a form provided by the department;

(b) Meet the selection criteria in subsection (2) of this section;

(c) Complete training on FMNP requirements; and

(d) Receive a contract from the department signed by both the department and the applicant.

(2) Farmers' market selection criteria. The applicant must:

(a) Have a designated market manager on-site during operating hours;

(b) Have been in operation at least one year. The one-year requirement may be waived by the department based on capacity and need;

(c) Be located within twenty miles of the local WIC agency;

(d) Have at least five authorized growers participating in the farmers' market each year;

(e) Agree to comply with training sessions and monitor visits; and

(f) Agree to comply with all terms and conditions specified in the contract.

(3) The department is not required to authorize all applications. Selection is also based on community need.

(4) An authorized farmers' market must reapply at the end of the current contract; however, neither the department nor the participant has an obligation to renew a contract.

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.700. 10-21-068, § 246-780-020, filed 10/15/10, effective 11/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.120 and 7 C.F.R. 248 . 00-07-129, § 246-780-020, filed 3/22/00, effective 4/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.120. 96-01-085, § 246-780-020, filed 12/18/95, effective 1/18/96.

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