This rule provides a pathway for state agencies to adopt modern, secure payment technologies so families have access to the healthy, real foods prescribed in their WIC food packages.
We encourage farmers and markets to participate in SNAP to increase food access and strengthen local food systems.
SNAP retailer notice explaining that the updated staple food stocking standards under Criterion A do not impact most authorized farmers markets and direct marketing farmers.
As we receive questions from the retailer community about meeting the updated stocking standards requirements we will update the frequently asked questions on this page.
USDA has developed a new WIC brand to improve nationwide recognition of the program among eligible populations. The brand reflects WIC’s nourishing food benefits, as well as the program’s services provided by caring, competent professionals.
These brand guidelines are for USDA, WIC state and local agencies, for-profit and nonprofit WIC partner organizations, WIC authorized vendors, and manufacturers.
Frequently asked questions about the 2027 Farm to School Census.
Short pieces that can be used for newsletters or similar digital publications along with short-form social media posting examples.
Use this worksheet to identify the key partners in your district who contribute to bringing your farm to school activities to life.
To support SFA directors and their Census response teams, USDA has developed an Excel workbook, designed to help track relevant information needed when the time comes to complete the Census starting on May 3, 2026.