Alabama adults who are 60 years and older are encouraged to apply for benefits offered under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program with Dallas County Extension Office.

Each senior approved for the program will receive a $50 benefit card for use at any approved farmer’s market or roadside market in the state. The Dallas County Farmers Market is an approved location and will be operating here in Selma at Bloch Park again later this year.  

One of the main goals of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is to provide nutritious, locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from farmers markets and roadside stands to low-income seniors, but no person is guaranteed to receive SFMNP vouchers, said David Daniels Jr., director.

“The budget does not allow enough to satisfy everyone who wishes to receive them and is eligible,” he said. “Vouchers are issued on a first come-first serve basis until all available funds are expended.”

Eligible senior adults must be 60 years old and eligible based on income and can reapply online each year at https://agi-app.alabama.gov/fma/seniorNutrition/.  

Funds are available from May – Nov. 27. For more information, contact the Dallas County Extension Office at 334-875-3200, visit the Farmers Market Authority website at https://agi-app.alabama.gov/fma/seniorNutrition/.