The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, known as Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH in Michigan, provides older adults who qualify with unprocessed, Michigan-grown products from authorized farmers markets and roadside stands throughout Michigan. 

Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH originates from US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) funding.  It is part of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. These federal dollars come out of the federal Farm Bill. The program was designed to benefit both farmers and seniors.

To qualify, and older adult must be:

• 60 years of age or older
• Have a total household income of 185% of poverty or less 
• Live in the county where the coupons are issued

You may also receive coupons if you are a participant in the MDCH Wisewoman program.

Eligible adults will receive a minimum of 10, $2.00 coupons that can be used as cash at authorized farmers markets and roadside stands. These coupons can be used from June 1-October 31st. They are not valid after that date. You may use the coupons to purchase unprocessed, Michigan-grown products.  Eligible Items.

How do I sign up?

Contact the lead agency in your county.

More Information for Market Masters and Farmers
More Information for Lead Agencies

For More information, please contact the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, 517-373-8230