WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)

The WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is a dual purpose program which benefits both WIC participants and farmers. In the program, WIC participants are given five $3 coupons with which to purchase authorized fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from authorized farmers at farmers’ markets and farmstands.

During fiscal year 2012, Ohio received $475,184 in federal funding, which allowed 31,296 participants to receive farmers' market benefits. In all, 394 farmers, 1 market and 168 farmstands were authorized in 56 counties.

Mailing Address:

Ohio Department of Health
WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
246 North High Street, 6th floor

Columbus, OH  43215

Telephone: 1-800-282-3435

Fax: (614) 564-2470

E-mail: OHWIC@odh.ohio.gov

Last Updated: 3/11/13