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The Farmers Market Nutrition Program runs from June 1 to October 31. Qualified participants will receive checks to buy fresh Iowa-grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs at your local farmers market!
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program

HOW IT WORKS

  • The following participants are eligible for farmers market checks if they were active participants as of May 31, 2020:
    • Pregnant women
    • Postpartum women
    • Breastfeeding women
    • Children 1 to 5 years
    • Infants 9 to 12 months
  • Eligible participants will receive $27 dollars for the farmers market season (June 1 – October 31)
  • Participants will receive nine $3.00 checks.
  • Checks can only be used where the “Farmers Market Nutrition Program Checks Welcome Here” sign is posted.
  • Participants should sign each check at purchase.
  • You can use more than one check at a time.
  • You will not receive cash back. Try to spend in $3.00 increments.

CHECK PICK UP

Farmer’s market checks for 2020 were mailed to eligible participants. Please call your WIC clinic if you have any questions.

Starting June 1, 2021 Women And Child Will Receive $35 For Fruits And Vegetables.

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