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You must complete this Senior/Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (S/FMNP) Vendor Agreement by July 1, 2022. We will not process late applications. If you have questions, contact Christina Iliev at Christina.Iliev@state.mn.us.

NOTE: You may NOT accept S/FMNP checks before you receive written authorization from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. You must apply for authorization each year.

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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. fax: 202-690-7442; or
  3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Preferred language
Eligibility
I farm in Minnesota or a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin).
I grow ALL the fruits, vegetables, and herbs that I sell at S/FMNP authorized markets.
I purchase fruits, vegetables, or herbs from someone else (e.g. friend, neighbor, or wholesaler) that I sell at S/FMNP authorized markets.

Any items purchased from another grower or wholesaler are NOT eligible S/FMNP items.

Markets
These are last year’s authorized S/FMNP farmers’ markets. Check the market(s) where you are a member:
Vendor Status
I am a new vendor.
I attended the Vendor Training Session on:
I have my vendor stamp from last year.

If you need a replacement vendor stamp, contact Christina Iliev.

Do you need new vendor signs?

Vendor stickers must be placed on every S/FMNP sign to show that you are authorized for the current season. Last year (2021), stickers were green.

Agreement

By checking the box, you agree that you have read and understood the statement. To participate in this program, you must check every box.

Privacy Notice

Some data provided in this application may be classified by the Minnesota Data Practices Act or other law as private or non-public. Access to private or non-public data is limited by law to MDA staff and contractors with a valid work assignment to access the data, parties authorized by the applicant or by a valid court order, Minnesota Management and Budget, Minnesota Department of Administration, the state auditor, the legislative auditor and any other entity or person authorized by state law, federal law, or federal subpoena. If necessary, the MDA may also share the data with law enforcement or the office of the Minnesota Attorney General. The information provided will be used to assess if an applicant is eligible to receive payment under this program. Applicants are not legally required to provide the information requested in this application, but only completed applications will be considered.

Terms and Conditions of the 2022 S/FMNP Vendor Agreement

This agreement is effective the date the state obtains all required signatures and expires on December 1, 2022, unless terminated earlier by either party. Vendors must maintain membership in an authorized farmers’ market and attend any required trainings as determined by the MDA for this agreement to remain in effect. Vendors must obtain written approval by the MDA each market season before accepting S/FMNP checks.

THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGREES TO:

  1. reimburse you for checks cashed and submitted in accordance with the provisions of the S/FMNP policies and procedures;
  2. provide training on procedures for the S/FMNP; and
  3. monitor the S/FMNPs and provide written notification of noncompliance.

BY SUBMITTING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU AGREE TO:

  1. accept and redeem S/FMNP checks presented to you in accordance with the S/FMNP;
  2. accept S/FMNP checks only for locally grown fresh, unprocessed produce in accordance with program procedures;
  3. redeem 2022 S/FMNP checks from June 15 through October 31 and deposit checks by November 10;
  4. only accept S/FMNP checks for produce that were personally grown by you (no wholesale);
  5. not exchange S/FMNP checks for cash or give change for produce purchased with checks but to make every reasonable attempt to provide customers produce equal to the full value of the check;
  6. post product prices and charge S/FMNP check customers no more for produce than cash patrons;
  7. abide by all federal and state nondiscrimination legislation and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Participants who wish to file a civil rights complaint should contact the market manager;
  8. accept S/FMNP checks only when participating at an authorized farmers’ market;
  9. ensure that all persons acting on your behalf at the market are aware of the S/FMNP procedures;
  10. be monitored for compliance, including, at the discretion of the MDA, a growing site inspection;
  11. (markets only) coordinate with authorized vendors to ensure that an authorized vendor is present at the market during all normal market hours of operation and inform the MDA if you choose to withdraw from the program;
  12. complete and return a confidential survey of the program at the end of the growing season if requested;
  13. reimburse the state for any S/FMNP checks transacted in violation of this agreement; and
  14. not seek recourse or repayment from a S/FMNP customer if reimbursement is refused by the MDA.