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Leighty's Farm Market, Inc.
has been one of the areas best known landmarks for
one-hundred years.
Founded by Lloyd and Harv Leighty (League-tee or Lee-tee) around 1909, the Market
grew to it’s present size around 1960, when Lloyd’s son, Don,
took over the market and started expanding the business. The old adage of
'treat the customer the
way you want to be treated' and 'stock nothing but the
freshest product always with an eye on quality' has paid off. Leighty's
was nominated by the people of our community as their
favorite place to buy produce many times in the past decade
in a competition sponsored by the Altoona Mirror. Quite an
accomplishment considering the competitors include both chain stores and independents. In 1993 Don’s daughter, Donna and her husband,
Brian, took the market over and have continued the
tradition of stressing quality.

Present Owners Brian and Donna (Leighty)
Meiser The Large Complex has so
much to offer in the way of diversity. Along with the
produce, the store also sports a gigantic Flower World, April
through July, Halloween decorations in autumn and Christmas
decorations and trees in the winter season. Candy
World offers tons of bulk candy that will satisfy in any
season.. Adding to the uniqueness, the store
also features several leased
departments including Mark’s Computers, Leighty’s Carpeting by Knisley
and Snyder Photography. Across the street is Leighty's
Rugged Outdoors and More, a shop filled with plenty of clothing and
other supplies that hunters will enjoy. Adjacent to
the store is Leighty's 29 Acre Flea Market, filled with a
variety of items throughout much of the year. And finally, if you want to practice
your golf swing, visit Golf World by Knisely. So if you want a great way to spend an afternoon
plan on coming back to the farm and let us be your host.
See our farm equipment or
old photos, to learn more about
the history of our family and stores! |