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Farmers Market Nutrition Programs is a grant from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry that funds programs providing food benefits cards to low-income seniors and WIC recipients to purchase locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, and honey at approved farmers markets and roadside stands across Louisiana.
The program includes the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for low-income seniors and a complementary program for WIC recipients. Benefits allow participants to buy produce directly from certified local farmers. Award amounts vary.
Eligible participants are low-income individuals and families in Louisiana who qualify based on income guidelines for senior or WIC program enrollment.
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Farmers market nutrition programs | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Farmers Market Nutrition Programs Apply and use food benefits cards to buy local produce at farmers markets and roadside stands Food benefits cards are available for low-income seniors and those with WIC benefits.
Use your card to buy locally grown fresh fruit, vegetables, cut herbs, and honey (for seniors only) with certified farmers at approved farmers markets and roadside stands.
Approved Markets Coming Soon Benefits and registration Food benefits for seniors Information about the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program View Food benefits for seniors Food benefits for WIC recipients Information about the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program View Food benefits for WIC recipients Vendor or farmers market registration Get certified to accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program payments View Vendor or farmers market registration Michelle Estay, Director of Commodity Promotion and Research mestay@ldaf.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Low-income individuals and families in Louisiana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Farmers Market Nutrition Programs is funded by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Louisiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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