OAR 333-054-0027: How a Farmer Becomes WIC Authorized

(1) Only authorized farmers may accept CVBs from authorized shoppers in exchange for eligible foods. Authorized farmers may not accept CVBs from unauthorized farmers. (2) In order to be eligible for participation in the WIC program, a farmer applicant must: (a) Grow, cultivate, or harvest fresh fruits or vegetables in Oregon or a bordering county in a contiguous state to sell at a farmers’ market or farm stand. Farmers are exempt from the minimum WIC authorized food stocking requirements as indicated for vendor authorization under OAR 333-054-0020(3); (b) Complete the farmer application and return it to the appropriate state office to verify eligibility; and (c) Agree to follow the terms and conditions of the farmer agreement. (3) The Authority shall conduct an interactive training for all farmers who have never previously participated in the program prior to their commencing participation. (4) The Authority and the WIC program are not required to authorize all applicants. (5) Any individual who purchases all the produce they plan to sell is considered a distributor and is not allowed to participate in the WIC program as a farmer.