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Basic page Farmers Markets, Direct Marketing Farmers and SNAP Stocking Standards

We encourage farmers and markets to participate in SNAP to increase food access and strengthen local food systems.

11/05/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Retailer Notice: Farmers Markets and Producers Selling Staple Foods Continue to Qualify for SNAP Authorization

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.

11/04/2026
Basic page What do SNAP Retailers Need to Stock?

As of Nov. 4, 2026, SNAP-authorized retailers other than specialty food stores (such as butchers, fish markets, and produce stands) are required to comply with the updated stocking standards.

11/04/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Notice of Approval: State of Virginia SNAP Demonstration Project

Notice of approval to implement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program demonstration project. 

11/03/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Notice of Approval: State of South Carolina SNAP Demonstration Project

Notice of approval to implement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program demonstration project. 

11/03/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Notice of Approval: State of Montana SNAP Demonstration Project

Notice of approval to implement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program demonstration project. 

11/03/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Notice of Approval: State of North Dakota SNAP Demonstration Project

Notice of approval to implement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program demonstration project. 

11/03/2026
Basic page SNAP Stocking Standards FAQs

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.

10/30/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Proposed Information Collection: The FNA User Access Request Form FNA-674

The purpose of this information collection request is to continue the use of the electronic form FNA-674, titled “The FNA User Access Request Form.” 

10/29/2026
Page updated: June 02, 2026