Through the issuance of food benefits, the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides access to fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits and vegetables to women and children over age 2 who have been certified to receive WIC program benefits. The FMNP expands the awareness, use of, and sales at participating farmers’ markets statewide. 

The FMNP increases participants’ access to healthy local produce, encourages consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables, and expands awareness of and sales at participating farmers’ markets.