Senior Market FRESH is a statewide program that helps older adults access fresh, healthy, locally grown produce. Our market proudly participates in this program each season.
Eligible older adults receive free nutrition education and $25 in benefits that can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, hebs, mushrooms, and honey from authorized farmers at participating farmers markets and roadside stands. Benefits are valid May 1 to October 31 each year. michigan.gov
For Farmers and Vendors
The Senior Market FRESH program has transitioned from paper coupons and applications to a fully electronic system managed through Healthy Together.
Our market no longer collects or processes vendor applications. All farmers must apply directly through the State of Michigan.
- Interested in participating?
- Check that you meet program eligibility requirements (see below).
- Make sure you have access to an email or phone that can receive text messages.
How to Apply as a Farmer:
Before you can complete the online application, must creat a Healthy Together account.
Steps to Create Your Account
- Register using your mobile phone number or email address.
- Enter the one-time 6-digit code received via text or email.
- Choose Michigan from the dropdown menu and enter your first and last name.
- On the next screen, under “Available Programs” select either:
- Senior Project Fresh (SPF) Authorized Farmer, OR
- Access the application on a computer or download the Healthy Together app to your smart device: Farmer Application
- After applying, sign up for a required Senior Project Fresh Farmer Training Sign-Up
Farmer Eligibility Requirements
To participate, farmers must:
- Grow and sell local produce (vegetables, fruit, cut herbs, mushrooms, or honey)
- Sell at a farmers market or roadside stand
- Complete the online application and required training
Need Help?
Community Partners are available to help with the application process and may be able to offer additional technical assistance such as
access to Wi-Fi, shared computers, language assistance and more.
Find a Community Partner in your county click here: 2025 SPF Community Partners
Technical assistance:
What is Senior Project Fresh?
The Senior Project Fresh program is aimed at helping older adults eat healthier as they age.
The program provides participants free nutrition education and $25 in benefits that can be exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey sold at local farmers’ markets and roadside stands. The program runs from May 1 to October 31 each year.
Eligibility criteria for older adults
Residents who are aged 60 or older with a total household income of $28,952.50 or less for an individual, or $39,127.50 for a couple, are eligible to apply for the program.
Every eligible household member may apply. Income eligibility is determined by yearly gross household income. Household is defined as “a group of related or nonrelated individuals who are living together as one economic unit”. An economic unit is a group of people who share an address and pool their income and expenses to meet their needs.
Residents who are aged 55 or older who belong to a Michigan federally recognized tribe or urban tribal group are also eligible.
Benefits must be obtained in the county in which the applicant lives.
Eligibility criteria for farmers
Grow and sell local produce (vegetables, fruit, cut herbs, mushrooms and honey)
Sell at a roadside stand or farmer’s market
If you think you are eligible and would like to participate in the program, please complete an application:
If you have questions, please contact us at MDHHS-SeniorProjectFresh@michigan.gov or 1-855-SPF-MICH (855-773-6424).
Farmer Resources
Farmer Guide: How to Login and Create an Account
Farmer Guide: How to Submit an Application, Connect to Your Account and Use the Farmer Dashboard
“SPF Benefits Welcome Here” Sign
After applying, sign up for a required Senior Project Fresh Farmer Training Sign-Up