# WAC 246-780-020: WAC 246-780-020. Farmers market application requirements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-780-020
- **Heading:** WAC 246-780-020. Farmers market application requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-780 / Section 246-780-020

## Text

(1) To become authorized to participate in the FMNP, an applicant must:
(a) Apply as a farmers market on a form provided by the department;
(b) Meet the selection criteria in subsection (2) of this section;
(c) Complete training on FMNP requirements; and
(d) Receive a contract or agreement from the department signed by both the department and the applicant.
(2) Farmers market selection criteria. The applicant must:
(a) Have a designated market manager on-site during operating hours;
(b) Have been in operation at least one year. The one-year requirement may be waived by the department based on capacity and need;
(c) Be located within 20 miles of the local WIC agency;
(d) Have at least five authorized growers participating in the farmers market each year;
(e) Comply with training sessions and monitor visits; and
(f) Comply with all terms and conditions specified in the contract.
(3) The department is not required to authorize all applications. Selection is also based on community need.
(4) An authorized farmers market must reapply at the end of the current contract; however, neither the department nor the participant has an obligation to renew a contract.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-780-001 WAC 246-780-001. Purpose of the farmers market nutrition program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_001.md)
- [WAC 246-780-010 WAC 246-780-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_010.md)
- [WAC 246-780-020 WAC 246-780-020. Farmers market application requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_020.md)
- [WAC 246-780-022 WAC 246-780-022. Authorized farmers market minimum requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_022.md)
- [WAC 246-780-023 WAC 246-780-023. Mobile market application requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_023.md)
- [WAC 246-780-024 WAC 246-780-024. Authorized mobile market minimum requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_024.md)
- [WAC 246-780-025 WAC 246-780-025. Grower application requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_025.md)
- [WAC 246-780-026 WAC 246-780-026. Farm store application requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_026.md)
- [WAC 246-780-028 WAC 246-780-028. Authorized grower or authorized farm store — Minimum requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_028.md)
- [WAC 246-780-030 WAC 246-780-030. Farmers market nutrition program eligible foods](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_030.md)
- [WAC 246-780-040 WAC 246-780-040. Noncompliance with FMNP requirements by an authorized farmers market, authorized mobile market, authorized grower, or authorized farm store](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_040.md)
- [WAC 246-780-060 WAC 246-780-060. Appealing a department decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_060.md)

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