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KENTUCKY FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION

PROGRAM2014

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AGENDA

Topics to be covered:• FMNP Funding• Requirements for FMNP• Redemption Process

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WIC FMNP2014 USDA Grant unknown2013 USDA Grant $179,640

WIC benefit $20.00

SENIOR FMNP2014 USDA Grant unknown2013 USDA Grant $305,982

Senior benefit $28.00

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FUNDING


FARMER REQUIREMENTS

• Participating farmers in the program must:

• Be member of an approved FMNP farmers’ market

• Be a KY proud member• Attend training each year• Accept checks only for locally grown

fruits and vegetables• Sign the participation guidelines

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RULES - 1SrFMNP: Checks are good for fresh locally grown

produce and honey. Locally grown produce is defined as produce grown in Kentucky or within 50 miles from Kentucky border.

WIC FMNP: Checks are good for fresh locally grown produce. Locally grown is defined as fruits,

vegetables and herbs grown within Kentucky borders. Foods purchased from an auction is not allowable.

See “Eligible Kentucky Foods” for list.No meats, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, plant material, flowers, etc.; however, these products are great for adding to the market’s offering, simply take other forms of payment.

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ApplesAsparagusBeans (green)BeetsBlackberries (thornless & thorny)BlueberriesBroccoliBrussels SproutsCabbage (red, green, savoy, chinese)CarrotsCauliflowerCherriesSweet CornCucumbersEdamame Soybeans

EggplantGrapesGreens (collards, kale, mustard, spinach, swiss chard, turnip)Green OnionsHoney—only allowable in SrFMNPKohlrabiLettuceMelons (muskmelon, honeydew, cantaloupe)Mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, morel, etc.)OkraOnionsParsnipsPawpawsPeachesPearsPeas (snow peas, sugar snap)Peppers (hot and sweet)

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ELIGIBLE KENTUCKY FOODS - 1


• Plums• Potatoes• Pumpkins• Radishes• Raspberries• Rhubarb• Strawberries• Summer squash (yellow,

zucchini, patty pan)• Sweet potatoes• Tomatoes• Turnips• Watermelons• Winter Squash (acorn,

butternut, spaghetti, kabocha)

Cooking herbs (fresh, cut): Basil Borage Chives Cilantro Dill Epazote Fennel Garlic Marjoram Mint Oregano Parsley Rosemary Sage Savory Shiso Sorrel Tarragon Thyme

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ELIGIBLE KENTUCKY FOODS - 2


INELIGIBLE FOODS

“Non-locally” grown products may not be purchased with FMNP checks. Examples include citrus products such as oranges, mangoes, lemons, and limes; bananas, and pineapples. Medicinal Herbs and others such as aloe, lamb’s ear, catnip, rue, white sage, lavendar, echinacea, bee balm, chamomile, St Johnswort are not eligible for purchase with checks.

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RULES A Farmer cannot exclusively sell produce grown by someone else. All markets have different rules, RULES can be more strict according to your market rules, but may not be more lenient when accepting FMNP benefits.

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RULES

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No change given for checks Participants must

purchase produce in the amount of the checksNo sales tax

Kentucky has a sales tax exemption on the purchase of food


RULES

• Checks valid only at authorized FMNP markets

This includes your farm! It is not an authorized location.Not all Kentucky farmers’ markets are in FMNP.

• Only authorized farmers within approved markets

Not all farmers in a market have to accept FMNP.

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RULES

Display sign showing you accept FMNP checksThis is in order for participants to find you to spend their checks.

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RULES

Offer FMNP participants the same courtesies as other market customers

Provide eligible foods at the current price or lower than the current price charged to other customersDisplay prices and how product is sold (by pound, container, by bunch, etc.)

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RULE ENFORCEMENT

USDA mandates 10% of markets and 10% of farmers are reviewed

Market Site Visits Review of Market Review of Farmers Anonymous compliance buys

Violations can result in farmer and/or market being terminated from FMNP

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MINOR VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

Minor Violations•Failure to post signage at the market•Failure to open during published times and days

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Penalties for Minor offenses:1.First violation - verbal or written reprimand2.Second violation - Move to “at-risk” classification and written warning3.Third violation - Suspension of right to redeem checks for the remaining of the season


MAJOR VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

Major ViolationsSelling at off-market siteSelling non-eligible productsBuying ChecksAccepting checks when on suspensionPenalties for Major Violations1.First Violation - Suspension of right to redeem checks for 30 days during FMNP season. If there is less than 30 days remaining in the season when violation is committed, days remaining will continue in the following FMNP season.2.Second Violation - Farmer becomes ineligible for the program. State Agency has the right to carry over major/minor violations from year to year.

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CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE

KDA Title VI Coordinator is responsible for immediately notifying USDA-FNS of farmer and market discrimination complaints received by KDA:

KDA Title VI Coordinator500 Mero Street, 7th FloorFrankfort, KY 40601

Farmers and participants may also contact USDA directly:

USDADirector, Office of Civil RightsRoom 362-W, Whitten Building1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20250-9410

Also note that as a farmer or farmers’ market participating in the FMNP program you must adhere to the federal regulations for nondiscrimination.

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STAMPS

WIC FMNP

A farmer must have a WIC stamp for each market he works in.

SENIOR FMNP

A farmer has only one stamp for SrFMNP, regardless the number of markets he works in.

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Senior FMNP Stamp

WIC FMNP stamp


FMNP SENIOR CHECK

1. Get Customer Signature 2. Stamp check with the farmer identifier. If stamp is

unclear, stamp it again.3. Endorse Senior Check on Back Side4. Deposit in Your Bank

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Stamp check here

6/01/13

10/25/13

November 4, 2013

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FMNP WIC CHECKFMNP WIC CHECK

1. Get Customer Signature

2. Write in Date check is used in the date redeemed box.

3. Stamp check with the farmer identifier. If stamp is unclear on a WIC check, contact local health department.

4. Endorse WIC Check on Back Side

5. Deposit in Your Bank

Stamp check here


WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS CHECK?

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DEADLINES

SENIOR FMNPApril 21, 2014 Senior Participation Guidelines Due to KY Dept. of Ag.October 25, 2014 Last day to accept checksNovember 4, 2014 Final day to deposit checks for Senior FMNP

WIC FMNP

April 21, 2014 WIC Agreements DueOctober 31, 2014 Last day to accept checksNovember 15, 2014 Final day to deposit checks for WIC FMNP

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Kentucky Department of AgricultureDivision of Food Distribution

107 Corporate DriveFrankfort, KY 40601

502-573-0282www.kyagr.com

Senior FMNP Jessica P. Hinkle, [email protected] (502) 573-0282 or (502)229-

2299WIC FMNP Beverly Salchli, [email protected] 502-564-3827 ext. 4328Farmers’ Market Development Sharon Spencer, [email protected] 502-564-4983

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