# WAC 246-780-025: WAC 246-780-025. Grower application requirements

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_025

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-780-025
- **Heading:** WAC 246-780-025. Grower 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 246-780-025

## Text

(1) To become authorized to participate in the WIC FMNP, WIC CVB, and WIC SFMNP an applicant shall:
(a) Apply as a grower on a form provided by the department;
(b) Meet the grower 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 department; and
(d) Receive a contract from the department signed by both the department and the applicant.
(2) Grower selection criteria. The applicant shall:
(a) Grow a portion of the produce they have for sale;
(b) Have the ability to accept e-FMNP transactions at the point of sale;
(c) Sell locally grown produce at either the authorized farmers market or the authorized farm store, or both as identified on the completed application; and
(d) Agree to follow the terms and conditions of the grower contract.
(3) The department is not required to authorize all applications. Selection may be based on community need as determined by the department.
(4) An authorized grower shall 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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