FMNP for Farmers and Market Managers

 

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 vouchers at authorized farmers markets and farmstands.
  • Only accept FMNP vouchers 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
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    
Monday, July 8 5:30-7:30 pm Register Here Yes  
Tuesday, July 23 9:00-11:00 am Register Here    
Thursday, August 15 9:00-11:00 am Register Here    

Application for new and returning vendors

Guide for completing the vendor application

 

Farmers markets must be authorized by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship before certified vendors can accept FMNP vouchers at the market. Market managers must complete a Market Assurance Statement to request market authorization.

  • Market authorization for market managers
  • Guide for completing the market authorization

To be authorized in the FMNP, markets must:

  • operate a minimum of two consecutive hours each week for a majority of the season, June 1 through October 31
  • have at least 3 certified vendors participate in the farmers market for the majority of weeks of the season
  • post the market hours and days of operation.

Market managers must submit the Farmers Market Assurance Statement by April 15 to be considered for FMNP authorization in order to be listed in the FMNP Directory of Authorized Locations.

 

 

 

FMNP Modernization FAQ
How do I become certified for FMNP?

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. 

Questions?
John Krzton-Presson
515-725-1179
john.krzton-presson@iowaagriculture.gov

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