The UDC Van Ness Farmer's Market  is run by UDC CAUSES Center for Sustainable Development and Resilience (CSDR). The market day is on every Saturday in front of the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law from May to late November since 2013. The UDC Farmer's Market brings local, fresh and sustainable produce to Ward 3 residents and beyond. Operating 25 days per year, the UDC Farmer's Market enjoys $87.75 in sales per square feet annually. This number is based on the estimated gross annual receipts of $140,600. The UDC Farmer's Market attracts approximately 300 shoppers per market day. This results in an estimated annual attendance of 7,500 shoppers. Recently the UDC farmer's market started its partnership with Van Ness Main Street to promote local businesses and create a social venue for the community in Van Ness. 

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The economic impact of the farmers market goes far beyond the sales value because the local spending causes a larger multiplier effect throughout the economy that will stay local, compared to the spending happens at grocery stores. Using the Sticky Economy Evaluation Device (SEED) methodology, it is estimated that UDC Farmer's Market in 2015 market season (mid-May to late-November) has an annual combined economic impact of $423,440 on its vendors, host neighborhood, and surrounding region. 

 

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