WAC 246-780-026. Farm store application requirements

(1) To become authorized to participate in the WIC FMNP, WIC CVB, and SFMNP an applicant must: (a) Apply as a farm store on a form provided by the department; (b) Meet the farm store selection criteria in subsection (2) of this section; (c) Complete training on WIC FMNP, WIC CVB, and SFMNP requirements provided by either an authorized farmers market manager or the FMNP; and (d) Receive a contract from the department signed by both the department and the applicant. (2) Farm store selection criteria. The applicant must: (a) Be located at the site of agricultural production and grow, at that location, a portion of the produce they have for sale; (b) Have the ability to accept WIC FMNP, WIC CVB, and SFMNP transactions at the point of sale; (c) Sell locally grown produce; and (d) Agree to follow the terms and conditions of the contract. (3) An authorized farm store must reapply at the end of the current contract; however, neither the department nor the participant has an obligation to renew a contract. (4) The department is not required to authorize all applicants. Priority for authorization will be given to applicants located in areas defined by the department without an authorized farmers market.