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Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Connects Wic Participants With No-cost Fresh, Locally Grown Florida Produce
April 17, 2017
April, 17, 2017
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Connects Wic Participants With No-cost Fresh, Locally Grown Florida Produce
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Tallahassee, Fla.—The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is a collaboration between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Department of Health’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program to give WIC participants access to fresh, locally grown Florida fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers markets near them at no cost. Pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women and children ages one to five who are enrolled in the WIC program can receive coupons to purchase fresh Florida produce at authorized farmers markets from April 1 to October 8.
In addition to FMNP coupons, registered participants receive a list of authorized farmers’ markets in their area and information about the nutritional importance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and some cancers. In addition, fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of many essential nutrients, including potassium, vitamin C, folate and fiber.
Once at the farmers’ market, WIC participants should look for farmer’s tables displaying a sign stating "We Gladly Accept FMNP Coupons Here." After choosing from the locally grown FMNP–approved produce available, the WIC participant should show the farmer their WIC ID card, sign their name on the coupon, date the coupon and give the coupon to the farmer.
Below is a list of authorized farmers’ markets that accept FMNP coupons and their days and times of operation.
ALACHUA COUNTY | |
Alachua County Farmers Market Corner of US Highway 441 and County Road 121 5920 NW 13th Street Gainesville, FL 32653 | Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 352-371-8236 |
Alachua County Health Department 224 SE 24th Street Gainesville, FL 32641 | Friday 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. |
Haile Plantation Farmers Market Haile Plantation Village Center 5211 SW 91st Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608 | Saturday 8:30 a.m.–Noon 352-281-6017 |
High Springs Farmers Market 115 NE Railroad Avenue High Springs, FL 32655 | 1st Saturday of each month 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday Noon–6:00 p.m. 305-206-7076 |
Short Stop Roadside Stand 2610 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609 | April–July ONLY Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 352-376-8026 |
Tioga Farmers Market 5211 SW 91st Terrace Gainesville, FL 32608 | Monday 4–7 p.m. 386-209-1246 |
Triple J Ranch Roadside Stand 695 Southeast Maid Marion Lane High Springs, FL 32643 | Monday–Friday 3:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Saturday Noon–4 p.m. |
Union Street Farmers Market 111 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32606 | Wednesday 4–7 p.m. 352-316-6903 |
BAY COUNTY | |
Bay County Farmers Market 2230 East 15th Street Panama City, FL 32412 | Monday–Saturday 8a.m.–2 p.m. 850-769-2645 |
Callaway Farmers Market Po Folks Parking Lot Corner of 98 & SR 2 Callaway, FL 32404 | Open June 1 – middle of July Thursday 3–7 p.m. 850-763-7359 |
Grand Lagoon Farmers Market 5551 North Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 | Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 850-763-7359 |
Lynn Haven Farmers Market 903 Ohio Avenue Lynn Haven, FL 32444 | Tuesday 10 a.m.–Dusk 850-265-2961 850-239-9388 |
St. Andrews Waterfront Market 3151 West 10th Street & 1201 Beck Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 | Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 850-872-7208 |
COLUMBIA COUNTY | |
Lake City Farmers Market Courthouse Parking Lot 778 NE Lake Desoto Circle Lake City, FL 32055 | Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 386-719-5766 |
Columbia County Health Department 224 SE 24th Street Gainesville, FL 32641 | Thursday 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. |
DUVAL COUNTY | |
Atlantic Beach Mid-Week Market 716 Ocean Boulevard Bull Park Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
| Wednesday 2 – 5 p.m. |
Beaches Green Market 301 Florida Boulevard Jarboe Park Neptune Beach, Florida 32266 | Saturday 2 – 5 p.m. |
Berry Good Farm Market North FL School of Special Education 223 Mill Creek Road Jacksonville, FL 32211 | Monday & Wednesday 9:30 –11a.m. |
Riverside Arts Market 715 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32204 | Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Urban Folk Farm Roadside Stand 14080 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32221 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
White Harvest Farms Market Clara White Mission 5348 Moncrief Road Jacksonville, FL 32209 | 1st Saturday of the Month 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
ESCAMBIA COUNTY | |
Palafox Market Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza 220 North Palafox Street Pensacola, FL 32502 | Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. 850-434-5371 |
Pensacola Growers' Retail Brentwood Park 4905 North Palafox Street Pensacola, FL 32505 | Opens April 21;Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 7 a.m.– Noon 251-747-6111
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GADSDEN COUNTY | |
Davis Farms Roadside Stand 9611 Hosford Highway Quincy, FL 32351 | Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 850-857-2697 |
Highway 27 Farmers Market Corner of Highway 27 & CR 270 Havana, FL 32425 | Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Quincy WIC Clinic Market Gadsden County Health Department 278 LaSalle Lefall Drive Quincy, FL 32351 | Monday & Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. 850-875-7200 |
HOLMES COUNTY | |
Bonifay WIC Clinic Market 603 Scenic Circle Bonifay, FL 32425 | Monday & Thursday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 850-547-8684 |
JACKSON COUNTY | |
Marianna City Farmers Market 2844 Madison Street Marianna, FL 32448 | Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 7 a.m.–Noon 850-557-3633 |
LEON COUNTY | |
Brickyard Farmers Market Centre of Tallahassee 2415 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32303 | Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
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Downtown Farmers Market 119 East Park Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32301 | Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 850-224-3252 |
Frenchtown Heritage Market 524 North MLK Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32301 | Tuesday 3 –4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 850-559-3687 |
Old Bainbridge WIC Clinic Leon County Health Department 1515 Old Bainbridge Road Tallahassee, FL 32303 | Monday & Tuesday 9 a.m.–Noon 850-606-8300 |
Orange Avenue WIC Clinic Leon County Health Department 872 West Orange Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32316 | Monday & Tuesday 1–4 p.m. 850-606-8300 |
Tallahassee Farmers Market 1415 Timberland Road Tallahassee, FL 32312 | Saturday 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. 229-263-1365 |
The Growers Market 229 Lake Ella Drive Tallahassee, FL 32303 | Wednesday Noon–Dusk 850-879-6895 |
OKALOOSA COUNTY | |
Akers of Strawberries 1054 Melton Road Baker, FL 32531 | Sunday & Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 850-537-2768 |
Brooks Produce Market 1301 Lee Avenue Baker, FL 32531 | Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 850-537-4521 |
Crestview Farmers Market Spanish Trail Park 205 Stillwell Avenue Crestview, FL 32536 | Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 7 a.m.–1 p.m. 850-689-5850 |
Okaloosa County Farmers Market 1954 Lewis Turner Boulevard Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 | Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 7 a.m.–1 p.m. 850-689-5850 |
Okaloosa WIC Clinic Okaloosa County Health Department 221 Hospital Drive NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 | Monday & Wednesday 7:30 a.m.–Noon |
ST. JOHNS COUNTY | |
Old City Farmers Market The St. Augustine Amphitheatre 1340C A1A S St. Augustine, FL 32080 | Saturday 8:30 a.m. – Noon |
SANTA ROSA COUNTY | |
Berrydale Produce Market 15 miles north of Milton 11678 Highway 87 Milton, FL 32570 | Open Daily 7 a.m.–6 p.m. 850-675-4111 |
Highway 87 Market Corner of Hwy 87 and Bob Tolbert Road Navarre, FL 32566 | Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 850-292-4530 |
Milton WIC Clinic 5527 Stewart Street Milton, FL 32570 | Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 850-983-5250 |
Santa Rosa Farmers Market Pace Presbyterian Church 4587 Woodbine Road Pace, FL 32571 | Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 850-957-4430 |
SUMTER COUNTY | |
Fussel Farms Roadside Stand 11669 County Road 727 Webster, FL 33597 | Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 352-303-5073 |
Sumter County Farmers Market 524 North Market Boulevard Webster, FL 33597 | Monday & Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. 352-793-2021 |
WALTON COUNTY
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Walton County Farmers Market 1588 U.S. Highway 331 S Defuniak Springs, FL 32435 | Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
WASHINGTON COUNTY | |
Chipley Farmers Market Near the Amtrak Station 685 7th Street Chipley, FL 32428 | Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.–Noon 850-638-6180 |
Many growers/markets will alter their hours of operation throughout the season so it is important to check with your local farmers market for up-to-date information regarding hours of operation. For more information about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, click here. For more information on the Women, Infants and Children program, click here. | |
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