Common use of Xxxxxx’x Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Xxxxxx’x Responsibilities. A. Attend face-to-face training for the first year of the Farm Direct Agreement on Farm Direct procedures; provide training to and be accountable for the actions of employees in the provision of fresh fruits and vegetables, redemption of FMNP benefits, and submission of FMNP benefits for payment as outlined in the Farm Direct Handbook. B. Receive annual training on Farm Direct procedures for every subsequent year of the Farm Direct Agreement. C. At least sixty (60) percent of all produce for sale must be grown by the Farmer, and all WIC- eligible produce must be locally grown. The Farmer will clearly identify and separate produce which is not eligible to be paid for with FMNP benefits. D. Provide authorized fresh fruits and vegetables to participants or proxies at the same price or less than is charged to other customers. Keep a copy of approved food list at point of sale. E. Do not sell any unauthorized food items, as specified on the Farm Direct Authorized Food List. F. Clearly mark or post current prices, including sale prices, either on the eligible fresh fruits, and vegetables or on a sign immediately next to or in front of the items. G. Do not accept FMNP benefits before the agreement has been fully executed, signed by the Farmer and the Department, and a Farm Direct ID stamp has been assigned. Stamps will not be assigned until after training has been completed. H. Prominently post or display the Montana WIC Program Farm Direct sign at the point of sale. I. Accept FMNP benefits as payment for eligible foods only if presented on or after the first valid date of use and on or before the last date of use printed on the benefit. J. Comply with the redemption procedures regarding FMNP benefit transactions as detailed in the Farm Direct Handbook, which includes ensuring the WIC customer’s signature is placed on the benefit after the purchase date and amount of the purchase is entered. K. Stamp each transacted FMNP benefit with the authorized Farm Direct ID number prior to deposit and submit benefits for payment on or before the deposit date printed on the face of the benefit. L. Offer WIC participants and proxies the same courtesies extended to other customers. X. Xxxxxxx may not contact a WIC participant or proxy in an attempt to recover funds for a FMNP benefit not reimbursed or for which overcharges were requested. N. No cash may be exchanged and no change may be given for purchases made with FMNP benefits. O. FMNP benefits may not be traded for cash. P. Sales tax or fees, either state or local, may not be charged to FMNP benefit transactions. Q. Rain checks may not be exchanged for FMNP benefits. R. Agree to provide information to the Montana FMNP Program and/or the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), if available. S. Agree to be monitored for compliance with the Farm Direct requirements. This can include overt and covert compliance buys as part of the monitoring process. T. Pay the State agency for any FMNP benefits transacted in violation of this agreement. U. Operate under WIC Federal Regulations as outlined in CFR 248.7 and CFR 246.1. (A copy is available at xxxx://xxx.xx.xxx Farm Direct page.) V. The Farmer agrees to comply with civil rights requirements as stated in 7 CFR 248.10(a)(6)and 248.7(a): Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Department of Agriculture Regulation on nondiscrimination (7 CFR parts 15, 15a and 15b), and to ensure that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, be excluded from participating. W. Notify the Local WIC Agency if he/she ceases to participate in the Farm Direct Program. X. Agree that the Farm Direct Program may choose not to renew this agreement if the Farmer has less than $60.00 worth of FMNP redemption, on average, during their contract period.

Xxxxxx’x Responsibilities. A. Attend face-to-face training for the first year of the Farm Direct Agreement on Farm Direct procedures; provide training to and be accountable for the actions of employees in the provision of fresh fruits and vegetables, redemption of FMNP benefits, and submission of FMNP benefits for payment as outlined in the Farm Direct Handbook. B. Receive annual training on Farm Direct procedures for every subsequent year of the Farm Direct Agreement. C. At least sixty (60) percent of all produce for sale must be grown by the Farmer, and all WIC- eligible produce must be locally grown. The Farmer will clearly identify and separate produce which is not eligible to be paid for with FMNP benefits. D. Provide authorized fresh fruits and vegetables to participants or proxies at the same price or less than is charged to other customers. Keep a copy of approved food list at point of sale. E. Do not sell any unauthorized food items, as specified on the Farm Direct Authorized Food List. F. Clearly mark or post current prices, including sale prices, either on the eligible fresh fruits, and vegetables or on a sign immediately next to or in front of the items. G. Do not accept FMNP benefits before the agreement has been fully executed, signed by the Farmer and the Department, and a Farm Direct ID stamp has been assigned. Stamps will not be assigned until after training has been completed. H. Prominently post or display the Montana WIC Program Farm Direct sign at the point of sale. I. Accept FMNP benefits as payment for eligible foods only if presented on or after the first valid date of use and on or before the last date of use printed on the benefit. J. Comply with the redemption procedures regarding FMNP benefit transactions as detailed in the Farm Direct Handbook, which includes ensuring the WIC customer’s signature is placed on the benefit after the purchase date and amount of the purchase is entered. K. Stamp each transacted FMNP benefit with the authorized Farm Direct ID number prior to deposit and submit benefits for payment on or before the deposit date printed on the face of the benefit. L. Offer WIC participants and proxies the same courtesies extended to other customers. X. Xxxxxxx M. Farmers may not contact a WIC participant or proxy in an attempt to recover funds for a FMNP benefit not reimbursed or for which overcharges were requested. N. No cash may be exchanged and no change may be given for purchases made with FMNP benefits. O. FMNP benefits may not be traded for cash. P. Sales tax or fees, either state or local, may not be charged to FMNP benefit transactions. Q. Rain checks may not be exchanged for FMNP benefits. R. Agree to provide information to the Montana FMNP Program and/or the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), if available. S. Agree to be monitored for compliance with the Farm Direct requirements. This can include overt and covert compliance buys as part of the monitoring process. T. Pay the State agency for any FMNP benefits transacted in violation of this agreement. U. Operate under WIC Federal Regulations as outlined in CFR 248.7 and CFR 246.1. (A copy is available at xxxx://xxx.xx.xxx Farm Direct page.) V. The Farmer agrees to comply with civil rights requirements as stated in 7 CFR 248.10(a)(6)and 248.7(a): Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Department of Agriculture Regulation on nondiscrimination (7 CFR parts 15, 15a and 15b), and to ensure that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, be excluded from participating. W. Notify the Local WIC Agency if he/she ceases to participate in the Farm Direct Program. X. Agree that the Farm Direct Program may choose not to renew this agreement if the Farmer has less than $60.00 worth of FMNP redemption, on average, during their contract period.

Xxxxxx’x Responsibilities. A. Attend face-to-face training for the first year of the Farm Direct Agreement on Farm Direct procedures; provide training to and be accountable for the actions of employees in the provision of fresh fruits and vegetables, redemption of FMNP benefits, and submission of FMNP benefits for payment as outlined in the Farm Direct Handbook. B. Receive annual training on Farm Direct procedures for every subsequent year of the Farm Direct Agreement. C. At least sixty (60) percent of all produce for sale must be grown by the Farmer, and all WIC- eligible produce must be locally grown. The Farmer will clearly identify and separate produce which is not eligible to be paid for with FMNP benefits. D. Provide authorized fresh fruits and vegetables to participants or proxies at the same price or less than is charged to other customers. Keep a copy of approved food list at point of sale. E. Do not sell any unauthorized food items, as specified on the Farm Direct Authorized Food List. F. Clearly mark or post current prices, including sale prices, either on the eligible fresh fruits, and vegetables or on a sign immediately next to or in front of the items. G. Do not accept FMNP benefits before the agreement has been fully executed, signed by the Farmer and the Department, and a Farm Direct ID stamp has been assigned. Stamps will not be assigned until after training has been completed. H. Prominently post or display the Montana WIC Program Farm Direct sign at the point of sale. I. Accept FMNP benefits as payment for eligible foods only if presented on or after the first valid date of use and on or before the last date of use printed on the benefit. J. Comply with the redemption procedures regarding FMNP benefit transactions as detailed in the Farm Direct Handbook, which includes ensuring the WIC customer’s signature is placed on the benefit after the purchase date and amount of the purchase is entered. K. Stamp each transacted FMNP benefit with the authorized Farm Direct ID number prior to deposit and submit benefits for payment on or before the deposit date printed on the face of the benefit. L. Offer WIC participants and proxies the same courtesies extended to other customers. X. Xxxxxxx may not contact a WIC participant or proxy in an attempt to recover funds for a FMNP benefit not reimbursed or for which overcharges were requested. N. No cash may be exchanged and no change may be given for purchases made with FMNP benefits. O. FMNP benefits may not be traded for cash. P. Sales tax or fees, either state or local, may not be charged to FMNP benefit transactions. Q. Rain checks may not be exchanged for FMNP benefits. R. Agree to provide information to the Montana FMNP Program and/or the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), if available. S. Agree to be monitored for compliance with the Farm Direct requirements. This can include overt and covert compliance buys as part of the monitoring process. T. Pay the State agency for any FMNP benefits transacted in violation of this agreement. U. Operate under WIC Federal Regulations as outlined in CFR 248.7 and CFR 246.1. (A copy is available at xxxx://xxx.xx.xxx Farm Direct page.) V. The Farmer agrees to comply with civil rights requirements as stated in 7 CFR 248.10(a)(6)and 248.7(a): Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Department of Agriculture Regulation on nondiscrimination (7 CFR parts 15, 15a and 15b), and to ensure that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, be excluded from participating. W. Notify the Local WIC Agency if he/she ceases to participate in the Farm Direct Program. X. Agree that the Farm Direct Program may choose not to renew this agreement if the Farmer has less than $60.00 worth of FMNP redemption, on average, during their contract period.