1. Farmer’s Market Wireless POS Project
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2. TIME LINE OF ACTIVITY
May 2012 USDA/FNS Releases FM Wireless POS Information
Farmers Markets Not Accepting SNAP Before 11/18/2011 Are Eligible
Florida DCF Conducts Strategic Meetings
Decisions Regarding Equipment, Data Plan, and Cost
Florida DCF Develops Implementation Plan, PSA and Outreach
July 27, 2012, DCF Released PSA “Go Live”
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3. TIME LINE continued...
Promote USDA Website:
Step # Complete and Submit Application With USDA/FNS For License
Step # Allow 4 – 6 Weeks For Response
Check On The Status of Your Application
Step # Receive Yes/No Response From USDA
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5. What Happens After Approval?
USDA/FNS Sends Training Manual and Video to FM
USDA/FNS Notifies EBT Contractor for Florida – JPMorgan
JPMorgan Notifies the Farmers Market – Complete Forms
Farmers Market is Sent New Wireless POS Device
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6. The Wireless POS Package Includes:
One iPhone 4
One iAPS Integrated Card Reader and Printer
Two Year Data Plan With Verizon
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7. Use USDA On-line Resources
SNAP Farmer’s Market How-To Handbook
Attracting SNAP Customers
Farmers Market Success Stories
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