Senior Farmer's Market

Senior Farmer's Market -- A great program for you and your local farmers!

Each summer, the ADRC helps distribute the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition checks. These checks are provided to older adults by the USDA to encourage them to shop at local farmers markets and to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Eligible individuals receive $45.00 in checks which are spent just like cash at approved farmers markets and farm stands.

Eligibility:

• Must be a resident of Sauk County
• Must be 60 or older (or 55 if Native American)
• Income must fall at or below the guidelines listed below

Distribution:

We receive a set number of checks that will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please see the distribution sites and be sure to get it on your calendar! This will be the first opportunity to get the checks. You may send a proxy on your behalf if you are physically unable to get to the distribution. The proxy must have a signed note from you and may pick up checks for no more than 4 people.

After Distribution:

If we have checks remaining after the site distribution is complete, we will have them available at the ADRC office for you to stop in or call. There is no guarantee there will be checks available once distribution is complete so please make every effort to attend or send a proxy to the site distribution.

2025 Distribution Dates/Locations - TBD

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.