After 20 years, here’s why the first farmers market in Utah to accept food stamps is now shutting down

“I feel comfortable in saying we’ve made it this far,” the market’s president said. “We have helped so many others.”

(Rachel Rydalch | Special to The Tribune) Christy Sapp and Paul Hopper, frequent 9th West Farmers Market shoppers, purchase produce at the market on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.