NIGP 94489: Vegetable and Melon Farming

NIGP 94489 Vegetable And Melon Farming is an Item code under which state and local governments procure produce directly from farming operations or through agricultural suppliers. The code covers the acquisition of fresh vegetables and melons for institutional use — primarily school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, hospitals, and other government food-service operations. Purchasing entities range from school districts and state corrections departments to county health departments and municipal parks operations, though recent solicitation data for this code is limited. Activity under the code reflects seasonal availability and state agricultural sourcing preferences, with some jurisdictions prioritizing local or regional farms through cooperative purchasing agreements or targeted vendor-preference programs.

The source provides no recent state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 94489, indicating minimal current procurement visibility in this commodity line.