Section 246-780-026 - How does an applicant farm store become authorized to participate in the farmers' market nutrition program?(1) To become authorized to participate in the FMNP an applicant must: (a) Apply as a farm store on a form provided by the department;(b) Meet the farm store selection criteria in subsection (2) of this section;(c) Complete training on FMNP requirements provided by either an authorized farmers' market manager or the FMNP; and(d) Receive a contract from the department signed by both the department and the applicant.(2) Farm store selection criteria. The applicant must:(a) Be located at the site of agricultural production and grow, at that location, a portion of the produce they have for sale;(b) Sell locally grown produce; and(c) Agree to follow the terms and conditions of the contract.(3) An authorized farm store must reapply at the end of the current contract; however, neither the department nor the participant has an obligation to renew a contract.(4) The department is not required to authorize all applicants. Priority for authorization will be given to applicants located in areas without an authorized farmers' market.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-780-026
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.700. 10-21-068, § 246-780-026, filed 10/15/10, effective 11/15/10.