# WAC 246-780-026: WAC 246-780-026. Farm store application requirements

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_780_026

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-780-026
- **Heading:** WAC 246-780-026. Farm store 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 246-780-026

## Text

(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.

## 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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