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 and Halloween decorations in autumn, as well as a variety of other grocery and non-food items.  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 Flooring 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!