Inception of UFM
During the early spring of 2023, Whitney Manson, Jessika Zontini, and Laura Gray began discussing the need for a food-focused Farmers Market in the twin city area, which had limited access to fresh, local food. Farmers needed a new platform to offer products directly to customers and the downtown businesses in Uhrichsville would greatly benefit from increased foot traffic. After endless hours of dreaming, these three women decided they would make their shared vision a reality. They would work to fill the need and bring a high quality Farmers Market to downtown Uhrichsville.
Launching in 2023, UFM’s first year featured over 20 vendors, with an average attendance of three to four hundred customers. The Market featured live music, a city green space with games, food trucks and a dining area. Downtown 3rd St, just off Water St, is a prime Farmers Market location. It is situated in the heart of downtown, easily accessible from all parts of the City, as well as from Routes 36, 250, and 800.
The 2024 season has over 40 vendors scheduled. In order to better serve our entire community, UFM is adding SNAP/EBT, Produce Perks, as well as UFM tokens. UFM will also be hosting free classes and demonstrations to help customers learn valuable skills. Our goal is to bring high quality food and artisan goods, as well as educational tools for a healthy lifestyle, to our beloved community.