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FNS TOWN HALL National Association of Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs. October 13, 2011. WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. FMNP History. In September 1988, Congress authorized a 3-year demonstration project in 10 States with an initial funding level of $2 million.
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FNS TOWN HALLNational Association of Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs October 13, 2011
WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
FMNP History • In September 1988, Congress authorized a 3-year demonstration project in 10 States with an initial funding level of $2 million. • The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Act of 1992 established FMNP as a separate Federal program. • The FMNP was reauthorized through 2015 in the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010.
Where is FMNP Now? 46 FMNP State Agencies: • 36 States • District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands • 6 Indian Tribal Organizations
FMNP Funding • In FY 2011, $19.96 million in Federal funds was appropriated for the FMNP. • Including unspent funds from FY 2010, over $23,283,000 was allocated in FY 2011 to State Agencies • Funding for FY 2012 is ???
FMNP Participation • In FY 2010, • 2.153 million WIC recipients received FMNP benefits • 18,245 farmers and 3,647 farmers’ markets and 2,772 roadside stands participated in FMNP.
Program Highlights • $20.6 million appropriated annually through FY 2012. • Including unspent funds from FY 2010, over $22,226,000 was allocated to State Agencies in FY 2011.
Program Highlights –FY ‘10 • Approximately 844,999 Recipients • About 20,106 Farmers; 4,601 markets and 3,861 Roadside Stands • 163 Community Supported Agriculture Programs.
FNS Studies • Nutrition Assistance Client Shopping Patterns at Farmers’ Markets. • Relative Value of Farmers’ Market Financial Incentives and Promoted Messages.
Questions??? • Visit our website at http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/