The Missouri WIC (Women, Infants and Children supplemental nutrition program) Farmers Market Nutrition Program has started again for the year 2026.
WIC participants from age 4 months and older can receive an annual amount of $30 each. Farmer’s market benefits are in addition to the WIC benefits on the card.
Issued with a QR code on the participant’s phone, this benefit can be exchanged at an authorized vendor at participating local farmer’s markets.
Participating markets include: Go Farm Farmers Market at 805 Worley Drive on Wednesdays and Saturdays; West Plains Farmers and Artisans Market at 218 W. Main Street on Fridays and Saturdays; The Atlas Homestead at 12408 E Highway in West Plains every day except Wednesday; andMtn. View Farmers Market at West Side Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The Howell County Health Department, 180 S. Kentucky Ave. in West Plains, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, with a lunchtime closure from noon to 1 p.m. daily. Call 417-256-7078 or visit www.howellcountyhealth.com for more information.
