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How To Apply With Less Than 5-Acres For WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP Food Programs (Fact Sheet)

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A Grower is defined as an individual or entity (non-profit, for profit, greenhouse, community farm, urban farm, etc.) with less than 5 acres of land either owned or leased. If you are a grower and want to apply to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (S/FMNP) food programs to accept these benefits (on your own or through an authorized Farmers’ Market), see below.

  • The NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) alone manages these programs.
  • The NJ Department of Agriculture (NJDA) and NJDOH have a Letter of Understanding.
  • If you meet all the requirements to be approved, your authorization period is valid up to 3 years depending on the date of application. After this period, you will need to resubmit the required documents (application, agreement, and proof of acreage.

Requirements

  • No minimum acreage requirement
  • At least 75% of the produce sold by the grower must be self-grown
  • A minimum of 3 self-grown items must be available at all times
  • The remaining produce must be locally grown (within bordering states)
  • Provide proof of soil and/or water testing

Ways to Apply

Option 1: Complete the WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Application for Participation (PDF).

  • For the question: “Do you have a minimum of 5 acres in production of fruits and vegetables for human consumption?” Check the box: “No (Complete Section B)”

Option 2: Associate your agricultural operation with a NJDOH approved farmers’ market

Option 3: Reach out to a New Jersey Farmers’ Market Program representative via email requesting
application: njsfmnp@doh.nj.gov

The Application Process

  • All of the following documents must be submitted to njsfmnp@doh.nj.gov to be considered:
  • Post NJDOH approval, must complete required training to be officially authorized:
    • Links to training are provided once approved
      •  Annual program training and QR code usage training

Additional information provided by NJDA

FAQ from DOH

DOH Program Contacts

  • Becoming a authorized vendor or for more WIC & Senior FMNP information: NJFSFMNP@doh.nj.gov or 609-292-9560