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What is the purpose of the farmers' market nutrition program?

(1) The purpose of the farmers' market nutrition program (FMNP) is to:

(a) Provide access to locally grown, fresh, nutritious, unprepared fruits and vegetables to women, infants over five months of age, and children, who participate in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children; and

(b) Expand the awareness and use of farmers' markets where consumers can buy directly from the grower.

(2) The FMNP is administered by the Washington state department of health.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.700. WSR 10-21-068, § 246-780-001, filed 10/15/10, effective 11/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.120 and 7 C.F.R. 248. WSR 00-07-129, § 246-780-001, filed 3/22/00, effective 4/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.120. WSR 96-01-085, § 246-780-001, filed 12/18/95, effective 1/18/96.]