Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers are offered to seniors to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from certified farmers. The vouchers are provided by a grant from USDA Food and Nutrition Service and brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and local partner groups.
Who is eligible?
Any senior that is age 60 or older and has a gross monthly income that is less or equal to CSFP income guidelines below:
| Household Size | Monthly Income |
| One | $1,174 |
| Two | $1,579 |
| Three | $1,984 |
| Four | $2,389 |
| Each additional Member |
Add $406 |
How do the vouchers work?
You can take your vouchers to any participating farmers’ market or roadside stand. Nearly every county in the state has at least one participating market. You can even take them with you when you are traveling throughout the state. Look for the yellow sign on the stands that states they accept vouchers.
Change will not be given if you buy less than the amount of the voucher(s). If the price of what you buy is higher than the amount of the voucher(s), you can make up the difference with cash or another check. You cannot give your voucher(s) to someone else.
Why can I buy only locally grown produce with my Senior Farmers’ Market vouchers?
One goal of the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is to increase the use of farmers markets in order to suppor the local economy. Eating locally grown produce from farmers’ markets:
- Gives you an opportunity to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs
- Supports small family farms in Wisconsin and neighboring communities
- Invests directly in your community
- Allows for crops to be harvested at the best time for freshness, which improves the nutritional quality and flavor of produce
- Provides you with produce that was grown with fewer pesticides
How to apply for Senior Farmers’ Market vouchers?
Contact Melissa Wyss, Food Access & Resources Manager at 715-265-4271 extension 1329, or email her at mwyss@wcap.org.
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In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write:
USDA, Director
Office of Adjudication
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Or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice).
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