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.

To view all FMNP rules and procedures see “FMNP Vendor Certification Handbook” below.

Resources

FMNP Vendor Certification Handbook

Vendor Training Webinar Schedule