New building opened at Judd Hill Farmer’s Market

Arkansas State University and its College of Agriculture have opened a new building at the Judd Hill Farmers’ Market on the A-State campus.

The $2.4 million building adds indoor spaces, classroom facilities and other amenities to significantly expand the operations of the Judd Hill Farmers’ Market. The Judd Hill Foundation funded the project.

In recognition of gifts in support of College of Agriculture projects, the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees named the Judd Hill Farmers’ Market in March 2021.

The new facility extends the ability of the operation to be open more weekends per year, as well as provide the opportunity for student-based products, educational outreach and other agri-business entrepreneurial projects to have a home on the A-State University Farm.

The building is adjacent to the previously erected open-air structure. The market began operations in 2006 and quickly developed into a seasonal fixture of Northeast Arkansas.

The Judd Hill Foundation was created in 1991 after the death of Mrs. Esther Hill Chapin to establish a legacy for her family. Named for her father, the Judd Hill Foundation’s mission is to create a perpetual benefit to the family’s native Poinsett County and the region, particularly through supporting educational and agricultural pursuits.

Former ASU System Board of Trustees member Mike Gibson has served as the trustee of the Judd Hill Foundation since its inception.