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1 Section Resources Table of Contents Allowed/Disallowed Foods in the FMNP Sanctions Federal Publishing Limited, Inc. (aka Federal Publication) Materials Obtaining an FMNP Handbook TDA Civil Rights Training Materials... 5 Texas Department of Agriculture December 2015 Resources 1

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3 Section Resources Allowed/Disallowed Foods in the FMNP Allowed Foods Apples Cabbage Eggplants Leaf Lettuce Parsnips Raspberries Apricots Cantaloupes Figs Leeks Peaches Spinach Artichokes Carrots Garlic Lemons Pears Squash Asparagus Cauliflower Grapefruit Melons Peas (Shelled) Strawberries Beans Celery Green Onions Mushrooms Peppers Sweet Potatoes Beets Collard Greens Greens/tops Mustard Greens Persimmons Swiss Chard Blackberries Corn Head Lettuce Nectarines Plums Table Grapes Blueberries Cucumbers Herbs (fresh) Okra Potatoes Tomatoes Broccoli Dates Kale Onions Pumpkins Turnips Brussels Sprouts Dewberries Kohlrabi Oranges Radishes Watermelons Disallowed Foods Dried Fruits Eggs Preserves Aloe Vera Flowers Processed Foods Baked Goods Honey, raw or processed Roasted Peppers Cactus (any kind) Jams Seafood Cheese Meat Seeds Cider Non-food items Sun-dried Tomatoes Decorative Gourds Nuts of any kind Syrup Dried Chili Peppers Pecans Wild Rice Dried/Potted Herbs Picante Sauce Dried Fruits/Vegetables Potted Fruits or vegetable plants Texas Department of Agriculture December 2015 Resources 3

4 11200 Sanctions Texas Farmers/Farmers Market Sanction Policy Infraction Explanation/Example Points 1 Redemption of invalid vouchers: 1.Missing signature Must not exceed 5% of redeemed vouchers 1 Point 2.Redeemed after end date 2 Providing unauthorized food or goods, with the exception of firearms, ammunition, or controlled substances as defined in 21 USC 802 (including alcohol and tobacco) Nuts or Clothing 5 Points 3 Charging FMNP customers more than other customers $4.00 worth of food for a participant is less than for a non-participant 4 Points 4 Requiring cash to be paid by FMNP participant in addition to voucher 5 Points 5 Asking FMNP participants to pay for vouchers not redeemed by TDA 5 Points 6 Falsifying information on vouchers Date redeemed 5 Points 7 Charging for food items not received Rain checks 5 Points 8 Providing false information on farmer/farmers market application 15 Points 9 Exchanging vouchers for money or non-food items Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, ammunition or other controlled substance 25 Points 10 Refusing to provide access to records, prices, redeemed vouchers to TDA staff or contractors 15 Points 4 Resources Texas Department of Agriculture December 2015

5 The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) may disqualify a farmer or farmers market from participation in the FMNP if the sanction score reaches 15 points or more during the year of participation. The disqualification periods are: Total Number of Points Disqualification Period 15 Points 1 Year May not accept vouchers for the current period 20 Points 2 Years May not accept vouchers for the current period and the next year 25 Points 3 Years May not accept vouchers for the current period and the next two years Farmers and farmers markets have the right to appeal a decision for sanctions Federal Publishing Limited, Inc. (aka Federal Publication) Materials It has come to the attention of Food and Nutrition (F&N) that a private company, Federal Publishing Limited, Inc. (aka Federal Publication), of Miramar, Florida, is marketing a publication entitled USDA United States Department of Agriculture and FDA Food and Drug Administration Compliance Journal This publication is not issued or approved by USDA, nor is it required for CEs participation in the FMNP. F&N has available materials and guidance regarding compliance with the FMNP at no cost on the TDA website at Additionally, the USDA provides at no cost materials and guidance on their websites at or If you have any questions, please contact your Commodity Support Specialist Obtaining an FMNP Handbook The FMNP Handbook is available online at You can download and print the handbook from the TDA web site TDA Civil Rights Training Materials The TDA Civil Rights Training Video and the Civil Rights Guide for Food and Nutrition Division Programs Self Study Edition is located at Click on Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and then click on FMNP Training. Texas Department of Agriculture December 2015 Resources 5

6 At the end of the video there is a quiz and a certificate of completion to print and maintain in your program files. The Civil Rights Guide requires Adobe Reader. The free software may be downloaded from Adobe Systems at: If you are unable to download the civil rights guide, submit a written request for one (1) copy ONLY to the F&N Nutrition Education and Outreach (NEO) Unit at FAX (888) or by e- mail to FNDtrainingunit@tda.state.tx.us. 6 Resources Texas Department of Agriculture December 2015