COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seniors will be able to apply for $50 vouchers to use at Ohio farmers markets starting Wednesday under a program that seeks to bolster access to fresh fruits, vegetables and other farm products.
Enrollment for the state’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will open for the 2026 season, beginning at noon on April 22 and continue until May 22 at 6 p.m. Ohioans can apply online through the Ohio Department of Aging at https://aging.ohio.gov/SFMNP.
To qualify, Ohioans must be 60 years of age and older and earn less than 185% of the federal poverty level. For a two-person household, that’s just above $40,000 a year in income…