Oregon Farm Direct Application for New Farmers

Thank you for applying to the Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program. Applying is the first step to becoming an authorized farmer. Our program increases awareness of your Oregon farm to our program's eligible seniors and WIC families, providing an opportunity for those in your community to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary cut herbs. If, at any time in completing this application, you have questions about eligibility or require assistance in applying, our team is available by:


Website: https://myoregonfarm.org

Phone: 1.877.807.0889 (option 2)

Email: oregon.fdnp@odhsoha.oregon.gov

Program Eligibility

To be considered eligible to participate in the Farm Direct Nutrition Program, the business applying must meet the definition of a:


Farmer. An individual who owns, leases, rents, or sharecrops land to grow, cultivate, or harvest fruits, vegetables, or culinary herbs in Oregon or a bordering county in a contiguous state to sell fresh at a farmers market or farm stand.


This application must be completed by someone with the authority to submit on behalf of the business seeking authorization.


Your Contact Information

Our primary point of contact regarding your authorization and participation in the program.

Our primary means of communication for seasonal updates and renewal details.

This will be shared in our online directory, accompanying any selling locations associated with your business.


Mailing Address

Any official correspondence or program materials will be sent to this address. All authorized farmers receive a set-up packet after they have signed or renewed their program agreements.

Include any PO Box or apartment/condo/suite number

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Your Selling Location(s)

This information is shared with our participants through our online directory. If your farm sells produce at multiple locations, an additional form will be offered after approval of your application.

A Farmers Market is defined as: a group of farmers who assemble over the course of a year at a defined location for the purpose of selling their produce directly to consumers.

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If the Market is missing, the drop-down menu can be used as a text field. When you have finished typing the name, press the Tab key on your keyboard to add the market to this field.

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Your Farm Stand/Store Details

Please complete the following fields for the location and hours of operation where your farm will be selling eligible produce, independent of a Farmers Market.

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This number will be associated with your selling location on our online directory.

When will you start selling at this location? If your location is year-round, please select January 1 of the current year.

When will you stop selling at this location? If your location is year-round, please select December 31 of the current year.

Hours of Operation

Any days you are closed can be left blank.

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Example: Calling ahead for availability, open only on specific days, driving instructions, honor box, etc.


Review and Application Signature

By entering your name below, you are accepting the authority to submit this application on behalf of the business listed under the Contact Information section.

You are not authorized to participate in the Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program unless authorized by the State. If your application is approved, you will receive an email with further instructions for a program orientation.