UDC Van Ness farmers market opens April 19 with a new urban farmer in the vendor lineup

The UDC Van Ness farmers market in June 2020.

This Saturday, the UDC Van Ness farmers market returns for an extended season with many familiar vendors and some new faces.

The newcomers include Quinta Jackson Burns, a 2012 UDC law school grad who began her urban farming journey during the pandemic. UDC says Burns is the first participant of UDC’s Beginning Farmer Program to join the market as a vendor. She will be selling produce that, at first, she learned to grow in order to feed her own family. Burns went on to expand her skills and knowledge as a volunteer at UDC’s Community College at Lamond-Riggs, where she learned about hydroponic systems. She continued her farming education at the UDC Firebird Farm in Beltsville, Maryland.

The UDC Van Ness farmers market, now starting its 13th year, is a collaboration between UDC CAUSES and the National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association. It’s opening earlier than usual this year and continuing later – through December 6th. You’ll find the market at the UDC Student Center on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2025 Farmers Market Vendors (May vary week to week)

Food & Beverages
1. Estilo Maya – Guatamalan chuchitos, tomales and tostadas
2. Blimbing – Indonesian foods
3. Rosa Arroyo – Mexican tacos, pupusas and tamales
4. Naguara con Sabor Venezolano – Empanadas, arepas, tequeños and more
5. Dely’s Lumpia – Filipino foods
6. Cafe Medrano – Brewed and packaged coffee
7. Misky Wasy – Peruvian foods
8. Sweet and Salty Bakery – Empanadas, sandwiches, desserts
9. Little Bites Catering – Peruvian beef empanadas
10. Majoh Gourmet – Colombian food
11. 300 Grados Bakery – Venezuelan breads
12. Fruity Side – Juices, fruit bowls, obleas and more
13. Hannah Cafe + Linda Homebaking – Vietnamese street food and sweets
14. Fritters and Roast – Nigerian (including some vegan) food
15. DC’s Chocolate Bar and Bakery – Desserts and entrees made with chocolate
16. Los Quesos – Pupusas and fresh fruit
17. Rosemary Bistro Cafe – French entrees and pastries
18. The Farmers Alliance – Information table
19. Kings Produce Farm
20. Flores Produce
21. Jacksberry Farm
22. Gray Lane Farm

Handmade Goods & Retail

23. Traders Origin – Organic/kosher chocolate and hand-knitted alpaca wool toys
24. MisMonigotes – Finger puppets and other toys
25. AromaByAnette – Lotions, soaps and scrubs
26. Leuro Handmade – Jewelry from natural materials
27. Candles With Attitude – Vegan candles, wax melts, room sprays
28. All Very Goods – Stationery and accessories

Services

29. VXN Workout with Karina – Dance fitness classes