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With more than 22,600 farms and 4.6 million acres of farmland, South Carolina is driven by agriculture. Agribusiness (agriculture + forestry) is the state’s No. 1 industry, accounting for nearly 260,000 jobs and $51.8 billion in annual economic impact.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

The Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities through farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs as well as aiding the development of new and additional farmers markets, roadside stands, and community support agricultural programs by providing low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs.

Nationally, over 800,000 seniors receive SFMNP benefits each year. In South Carolina, the SFMNP is administered through a partnership between Department of Social Services (seniors) and the Department of Agriculture (farmers). If you would like more information, please contact the appropriate agency.

Download the Participation Agreement
Application to Authorize Farm Stand
Authorized Mobile Market Agreement
Register for a 2026 Training Class
SC Department of Agriculture

Anne Nidiffer

Program Coordinator

803-734-0347 P.O. Box 11280
Columbia, SC 29211
SC Department of Social Services

Willie Nixon

Program Coordinator

803-898-1760 1535 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
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