FMNP Vendor Information
To become FMNP Certified vendors must:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Reside and grow in Iowa or in an out-of-state county that touches Iowa’s border.
- Submit a vendor application every year.
- Complete training every 3 years.
- Participate in at least one authorized farmers market or farmstand for a majority of the season.
- Only accept FMNP checks at authorized farmers markets and farmstands.
- Only accept FMNP checks for eligible foods (fresh, unprepared, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs and honey for Senior FMNP only.)
- Personally grow a majority of the eligible foods they sell.
2024 FMNP Farmer Certification Training Schedule
All FMNP-certified farmers (vendors) must complete the 2-hour training session scheduled for 2024 to attain or renew your certification. Please complete the required training before you apply for FMNP certification.
Date | Time | Registration Link | Evening | Weekend |
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Tuesday, March 5 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | ||
Thursday, March 14 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | ||
Tuesday, March 19 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Register Here | Yes | |
Saturday, March 30 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | Yes | |
Thursday, April 4 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | ||
Tuesday, April 9 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | ||
Monday, April 15 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Register Here | Yes | |
Saturday, April 27 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | Yes | |
Tuesday April 30 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | ||
Tuesday, May 7 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | ||
Saturday, May 18 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | ||
Thursday, May 23 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Register Here | Yes | |
Thursday, May 30 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | ||
Tuesday, June 4 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here | ||
Thursday, June 20 | 9:00-11:00 am | Register Here |