Urban Village Farmers' Market Association

We are a Non-Profit Organization, formed in 1997, aimed to help build healthy communities by fostering direct economic and social ties between local producers and consumers.

Bringing Communities Together

Our role is to bring together California’s agricultural and urban communities, for their mutual benefit, increased communication and shared education. Our presence as a key educational platform for families, schools, environmental causes, health and nutrition accessibility are all part of the mission we are devoted to upholding.

Painting by Anthony Holdsworth, of Old Oakland Farmers' Market, circa 1997

Painting by Anthony Holdsworth, of Old Oakland Farmers' Market, circa 1997

Contact Us:

No Drop-ins Please. By Appointment Only

Mailing Address: 484 Lake Park Avenue, #501 Oakland, CA 94610

HAVE YOU READ OUR FAQ PAGE?

Please read our APPLY and FAQ pages to find answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions before contacting us.

Email: Info@uvfm.org
We are a very small operation. Please allow a few days for a response. Thank You!

We operate 10 markets throughout the Bay Area - Remember to specify which market(s) you are reffering to.


UVFM TEAM:

Ron Pardini
Executive Director

Andrea Boca
Director of Operations

Bianca Pardini
Director of Communications

Josh Assink
Operations Manager

Sophia Pardini
Admisinstrative Assistant

John Dorsey
Bookeeper/Payroll

On site Market Staff

Palo Alto's CALIFORNIA AVE
Scott: Lead Market Manager
Claudia: Market Manager
Kerry: Assistant Manager / EBT Clerk

CAMPBELL
Dina: Lead Market Manager
Jackie: Market Manager
Sara: Assistant Manager / EBT Clerk

SAN CARLOS
Brooke: Lead Market Manager
TBD: Market Manager
Crosby: Assistant Manager / EBT Clerk

CASTRO VALLEY
Jeff: Lead Market Manager
Lina:
Assistant Manger / EBT Clerk*

MONTCLAIR VILLAGE
Max C.: Market Manager
Matt: Market Manager

OLD OAKLAND
Jeff: Lead Market Manager
Max P.: Market Manager
Tony: Assistant Manager
Sunni: EBT Clerk
City Team: EBT Clerk

SANTA CLARA
Tina: Lead Market Manager
Casimiro: Assistant Manager

SUNNYVALE
Dina: Lead Market Manager
Jackie: Market Manager
Grisel: EBT Clerk

TEMESCAL
Jeff: Market Manager
Max: Market Manager
Lina: Assitant Manger / EBT Clerk

WILLOW GLEN
Brooke: Market Manager


Board Of Directors

President: Hans Haveman, H & H Fresh Fish Co.
Vice President: Gilbert Yerena Jr., FeNella’s Berries
Farmer: Jon Cavanaugh, Cavanaugh Color
Mobile Food: Zaida S., Zaida’s Oaxacan Kitchen
Artist: Lisa Candee - Earth’s Sister
Community Member: Joe Appell
Treasurer: John Dorsey
Secretary: Eileen Pardini