Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) invites farmers to sign – up to accept WIC and Senior FMNP at farmers markets and farm stands. The IDOH team along with MarketLink will be at these sign – up events to get farmers registered. MarketLink will get you the TotilPay Go App to accept eFMNP this summer!
Also, USDA FNS will be at these events to help farmers sign-up for SNAP EBT. Market Managers are also welcome to attend.
For questions, contact by
Email: WICCommoditiesPrograms@health.in.gov
Telephone: 1-800-522-0874
Produce Safety Alliance Grower (PSGA) training is for Indiana fruit and vegetable growers, specifically farmers market vendors and market managers interested in learning more about produce safety. Participants will learn about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FISMA), Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management of natural resources and food safety.
The cost of this training is covered by the Indiana Farmers Market Community of Practice for Indiana farmers and farmers market managers through an Indiana Department of Health, Food Safety Division Grant.
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Registration is open for dates and locations listed below!
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Thursday, February 8, 2024 – In Person Training at the Hancock County Extension Office (620 Apple St, Greenfield, IN 46140). From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET). Lunch is provided. Registration closes 10-days before training.
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Saturday, February 24, 2024 – Virtual Training. From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET) and you must be on camera the entire time to receive a certificate. Registration closes 10-days before training.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – In Person Training at the Elkahart County Community Center (ECCC) on the Elkhart County Fairgrouds (17746 Co Rd. 34, Goshen, IN) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Registration closes 10-days before training.
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For more information contact Christina Ferroli: 317-403-2801 or cferroli@icdc.coop or Amanda Deering: 765-494-0512 or adeering@purdue.edu