Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-50.9 - Vendor certification and eligibility
(1) Vendor
certification shall not be in effect and vouchers shall not be accepted until
the applicant receives a certified vendor identification sign and a notice of
certification.
(2) Vendor
certification expires at the end of each year of issuance. Individuals must
annually apply for and receive vendor certification in order to participate in
Iowa FMNP .
(3) The department does
not limit the number of vendors who may become certified under Iowa
FMNP .
(4) The department issues a
single certified vendor number for each separate and distinct agricultural
operation.
(5) To be eligible to
apply for certification, a vendor must:
a.
Reside and grow eligible foods within Iowa or in a neighboring state in a
county adjacent to Iowa's border.
b. Be at least 18 years of age or
older.
c. Participate in training
on Iowa FMNP rules and procedures conducted by department staff in a manner and
frequency specified by the department .
d. Submit a vendor/department agreement
signed by a representative with legal authority to obligate the vendor or
agricultural operation. Agreements may not exceed three years.
e. Indicate an intent to participate in one
or more authorized farmers' markets/farmstands.
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