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mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov

farmers Market

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

2023 farmers’ market checks are in! Stop by any of our clinics during open hours to pick up checks. There will also be a drive up clinic at the River Plaza and South Des Moines clinics on Saturday, June 10th from 9am-1pm.

ELIGIBILITY

The following participants are eligible for farmers’ market checks if they were active participants as of May 31 of the current year:
- Pregnant women
- Postpartum women
- Breastfeeding women
- Children 1 to 5 years
- Infants 9 to 12 months

HOW IT WORKS

Click here to watch a short video on how to use your checks.
Eligible participants will receive $30 dollars for the farmers’ market season (June 1 – October 31).
Participants will receive six $5.00 checks.
Checks can only be used where the “Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Checks Welcome Here” sign is posted. Find a Farmers’ Market Location.
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 $5.00 increments.