The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is a win-win for both Alabama producers and seniors. The program provides eligible seniors with fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs sold at farmers markets and roadside stations.
SeniorEach senior participant will receive a $50 reward card toward fruits and vegetables purchased at a certified Alabama Farmers Market or registered roadside stand. Seniors can register to receive a rewards card through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry’s Bureau of Farmers and Markets’ website at fma.alabama.gov.
Seniors are encouraged to register early this year. Applications are available in January of each year, and FMA will accept applications until funds are exhausted. Seniors must meet age and income requirements to qualify.
— Participants must be 60 years of age or older on the day of application;
— Household income must be at or below 185% of the 2023-2024 federal poverty guidelines.
— For a one-person household, income must be less than $2,248 per month.
— For a two-person household, income must be less than $3,041 per month.
— For a household of three, income must be less than $3,833 per month.
For more information on income levels, please visit the FMA website.
Producer
Producers can benefit from the program by expanding their markets to farmers markets and roadside stations to take advantage of the increased demand created by the program. Producers can participate in the program by first obtaining an Alabama Producer Permit, then undergoing the necessary training and completing the paperwork available on the FMA website.
For more information
For more information about the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, please visit the Farmers Market Authority’s website or email fma@agi.alabama.gov.
