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Farmers Market Nutrition Programs

provided by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Service/Intake:
518-457-7076 ext. 1
Toll Free:
800-554-4501
Main:
518-457-3880
Hours:
Call for information.
Email:
farmersmarkets​@agriculture.ny.gov

Access website to find location information for the 6 county region.

* Farmers Market Nutrition ProgramBenefits For Seniors provides a booklet with SFMNP coupons that can only be used at participating farmers' markets and farm stands to purchase local, fresh, unprocessed vegetables and fruits. 

* Farmers Market Nutrition Program Benefits for WIC recipients allows participants to receive coupons that can only be used at participating farmers' markets and farm stands to purchase local, fresh, unprocessed vegetables and fruit.

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Eligibility: Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program - Individuals 60 years or older who lives in New York State, and are low-income. For WIC FMNP - individual must be enrolled in WIC.

Application Process: Seniors must contact their local county Office for the Aging for more information about where to receive SFMNP coupons. WIC participants receive their WIC FMNP coupons at their local county WIC office.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: New York State.

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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.