1. (1) To become authorized to participate in the WIC FMNP, WIC CVB, and WIC SFMNP an applicant shall:

   1. (a) Apply as a grower on a form provided by the department;
   2. (b) Meet the grower selection criteria in subsection (2) of this section;
   3. (c) Complete training on WIC FMNP, WIC CVB, and SFMNP requirements provided by either an authorized farmers market manager or the department; and
   4. (d) Receive a contract from the department signed by both the department and the applicant.

2. (2) Grower selection criteria. The applicant shall:

   1. (a) Grow a portion of the produce they have for sale;
   2. (b) Have the ability to accept e-FMNP transactions at the point of sale;
   3. (c) Sell locally grown produce at either the authorized farmers market or the authorized farm store, or both as identified on the completed application; and
   4. (d) Agree to follow the terms and conditions of the grower contract.
3. (3) The department is not required to authorize all applications. Selection may be based on community need as determined by the department.
4. (4) An authorized grower shall reapply at the end of the current contract; however, neither the department nor the participant has an obligation to renew a contract.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.120 and 43.70.700. WSR 25-09-026, s 246-780-025, filed 4/7/25, effective 5/8/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.700. WSR 10-21-068, § 246-780-025, filed 10/15/10, effective 11/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.120 and 7 C.F.R. 248. WSR 00-07-129, § 246-780-025, filed 3/22/00, effective 4/22/00.]