WIC Farm Direct Participants

How to shop with Farm Direct checks

• Farm Direct brochure (57-1054): English/Spanish
  
• Arabic | Burmese | Chinese | Dari | Karen | Nepali | Russian | Somali | Ukrainian | Vietnamese
  
• Take your checks to a participating farmers market or farm stand.
• Find a participating farm stand or market
• Look for these signs to find produce farmers who accept Farm Direct checks or ask market staff for help as needed.

• Choose the fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables, or cut, edible herbs you want to buy.
• Pay the farmer with your Farm Direct check(s).
  

Instructional videos

Tips for shopping with Farm Direct checks

• Choose only locally grown produce (no bananas, oranges, pineapples, etc.)
• You can use your checks one at a time, or all at once. With one farmer or more!
• Farmers cannot provide change, so plan to spend the whole check amount.
• Check the season dates of your local markets and farm stands and shop before they close for the season.
• Keep your Farm Direct checks in a safe place. Lost or stolen checks cannot be replaced.
• If possible, bring your own shopping bag or basket.
• Spend your checks by November 30, 2022.
• Farm direct checks are not accepted at regular grocery stores.

Oregon seasonality chart

Availability will vary by location.

Download chart as a PDF

Recipes and hints for selecting, cooking and storing fruits and vegetables

• Food Hero: Fruits and vegetables are nutritional all stars and you don't have to work hard to prepare and enjoy them; that's where Food Hero comes in. Find out more at this site. (Site also available in Spanish).
• Fruits and Veggies More Matters: Search for recipes by food and meal types.