October 15, 2011 NAFMNP Conference San Antonio, Texas

 Use state $$ spent on SFMNP towards FMNP state match requirement  Seek grants from WIC food manufacturers (Michigan)  WIC formula rebate counts as program income and could be used towards match requirement  WIC local agencies pay some (which state?)  Market management in-kind contributions (Alaska)  Use volunteers at state office  “Extension time” (?)  Consider printing checks by other than banking contractor  “Shorter use – season” (?)

 Farmers reporting new requirements with their banks/credit unions: ◦ Business account requirement ◦ Maximum volume on processing checks  Involve state banking/credit union association  Establish a farmer-preferred bank  Get advocates involved – legislation against requirements

 Use Premier Marketing Group items!  Display at fair  Produce signs for farmers  Tote Bags  Coupon Pouches (holders)  Extension Service recipes  Federal coloring book  “Go Slow and Low” (?)

 Bulk purchase option helps to use remaining food dollars at end of season. ◦ Nevada distributes via CSFP sites ◦ Massachusetts sets aside $$ for bulk purchases to homebound elders

 Washington DC offers “bonus bucks” for (S)FMNP - 7 out of 25 area markets participate in Wholesome Wave  Requires prior permission from FNS to offer incentives for (S)FMNP  Farmers’ markets still need cash to be sustainable

 A “point of sale” or check-out guide for farmers is helpful (Oregon)  Provide enough materials for each farmer’s venue  Need to encourage young families to shop at farmers’ markets

 For WIC Cash Value Voucher, consider conducting overt visits v. compliance buys so staff can provide technical assistance if necessary