{"id":8428,"date":"2014-02-10T11:35:13","date_gmt":"2014-02-10T16:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=8428"},"modified":"2014-02-10T11:40:45","modified_gmt":"2014-02-10T16:40:45","slug":"2014-training-dates-announced-for-farmers-to-participate-in-fmnp-fvc-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2014\/02\/10\/2014-training-dates-announced-for-farmers-to-participate-in-fmnp-fvc-program\/","title":{"rendered":"2014 Training Dates Announced for Farmers to Participate in FMNP & FVC Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FMNP\"<\/a>ANNAPOLIS, MD \u2013 To help farmers understand federal nutrition programs and what federal assistance checks can be accepted at farmers\u2019 markets, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) along with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is offering training for both the Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program (FMNP \u2013 WIC and Seniors) and the Fruit and Vegetable Check (FVC) Program. This training is mandatory for farmers who want to accept checks from participants at authorized farmers\u2019 markets. Those who took this training in 2013 are certified for three years and do not have to attend; however, farmers who are new to the FMNP\/FVC program, or took training prior to 2013, are required to attend. Once completed the training it is good for three years.<\/p>\n

There is no fee for the training but registration is required. Farmers planning to attend a training session \u2013 except those in Garrett & Allegany county — must register online<\/a><\/p>\n

Farmers in Garrett & Allegany counties must register by contacting Cheryl DeBerry at 301-334-6968 or cdeberry@garrettcounty.org<\/p>\n

Training Dates are:<\/strong><\/p>\n