Traditional Farmer (or Farmer) – 5 Acres or More
A Traditional farmer is defined as having five acres, or more, of land that grows food for human consumption.
They must also adhere to:
- Growing 35% of all they sell
- Must grow at least seven (7) authorized locally grown fruits, vegetables and/or herbs throughout the season for the WIC FMNP/SFMNP; except for fruit only farms
- Must offer for sale, at all times, at least three (3) self-grown items
Wholesale distributors cannot be authorized to participate in the WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
For those who meet the criteria as a Farmer, click link below and select “Section A” to complete application: https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/md/pdf/WIC-1.pdf.
Return completed application to NJ Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program by email to njsfmnp@doh.nj.gov
Grower – Less Than 5 Acres
A Grower is defined as an individual or entity (non-profit, for profit, greenhouse, community farm, urban farm, etc.) with less than 5 acres.
They must also adhere to:
- 75% of produce sold, must be self-grown
- Having at least three (3) self-grown items for sale at all times
- A grower can apply individually or through a Farmers’ Market
For those who meet the criteria as a Grower, click link below and select “Section B” to complete application: https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/md/pdf/WIC-1.pdf.
Return completed application to NJ Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program by email to njsfmnp@doh.nj.gov
