Farm Direct Nutrition Program

The Oregon WIC Farm Direct Nutrition Program provides WIC families with checks to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetable and herbs provided by local farmers. Checks are given on a first-come, first-served basis, please call (541) 322-7400 for availability. 

What can be purchased with Farm Direct Checks?

The checks can only be used for fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. Items that can not be purchased include hot foods, dried foods, jams, nuts, honey, eggs, cider, meat, cheese, seafood, baked goods, plants, or cut flowers. Checks can be used between June 1 and November 30 at farm stands and farmers markets throughout Oregon.

Where can the Farm Direct Checks be used?

To find a farm stand or farmers market where you can spend your Farm Direct checks, click here.

Farm Direct checks benefit local farmers and are important to our community as well as our health!