The REC brings people together to create a just food system and to build healthy, sustainable, and equitable communities in Worcester, Massachusetts and beyond.
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ALT Join us at our Raised Bed Gardening Workshop to learn how to grow your groceries. June 17th, 6:30-7:30pm at the Indian Lake Community Teaching Garden. Learn more at www.recworcester.org/gardening-workshops
ALT Two people on mobility scooters holding fresh produce at an REC Mobile Farmers market location.
ALT Woman with red hair kneeling beside a baby in a stroller, offering purple flowers at the REC Farmers Market at University park.
ALT Man in a yellow cap and blue shirt holding fresh vegetables in green bags at an REC Mobile Farmers Market Location.
ALT A family enjoying snacks at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook park on a sunny day.
ALT The Regional Environmental Council's Farmers Market Pre Order is Now Open! We accept benefits from the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), the Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), Cash, Card, & WIC/Senior coupons. Continue to the next image to learn more.
ALT Step-by-step guide on placing a pre-order for fresh produce from the REC farmers markets with pickup locations (Plumley Village, REC Office, Worcester Senior Center, & Great Brook Valley) and payment options (SNAP, HIP, Cash, Cash, & WIC/Senior Coupons). Visit www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets to learn more!
ALT Guía paso a paso para realizar un pedido anticipado de productos frescos de los mercados de agricultores de REC, con puntos de recogida en Plumley Village, la Oficina de REC, el Worcester Senior Center y Great Brook Valley; y opciones de pago que incluyen SNAP, HIP, efectivo y cupones WIC/para personas mayores. ¡Visite www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets para obtener más información!
ALT REC Farmers Markets Opening Day Information Beaver Brook Park Friday, June 12th from 9am-12pm 306 Chandler St Worcester, MA Parking on site REC Farmers Market at University Park Saturday, June 13 from 9am-12pm 965 Main St Worcester, MA Parking in the Clark lot on Gates Street Learn more at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
ALT Meet the REC Farmers Market Vendors! Daphne’s Tears Bakery Cafe, located in Worcester, MA, offers freshly baked pastries and traditional Turkish coffee.Shop Daphne’s Tears Bakery & Cafe at the REC Farmers Market Fridays at Beaver Brook Park (opens 6/12), & Saturdays at University Park (opens 6/13). Cash & Card accepted. Learn more at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
ALT ¡Conozca a los vendedores del Mercado de Agricultores de REC! Daphne’s Tears Bakery Cafe, ubicado en Worcester, MA, ofrece pasteles recién horneados y café turco tradicional. Visite Daphne’s Tears Bakery & Cafe en el Mercado de Agricultores de REC los viernes en Beaver Brook Park (inauguración el 12/6) y los sábados en University Park (inauguración el 13/6). Se acepta efectivo y tarjetas. Obtenga más información en www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
ALT Meet the REC Farmers Market Vendors! Harper’s Farm & Garden is a 4th generation family farm owned and operated by David Harper and his family. Harpers grows over 100 varieties of fruits & vegetables. In recent years, this farm has shown great resilience in the face of challenging weather conditions - exemplifying the amazing creativity & perserverence required to produce local food! Shop Harper’s at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park , University Park , & Mobile Market Locations!
ALT ¡Conozca a los vendedores del Mercado de Agricultores de REC! Harper’s Farm & Garden es una granja familiar de cuarta generación, propiedad de David Harper y su familia, quienes también se encargan de su gestión. En Harper’s cultivan más de 100 variedades de frutas y verduras. En los últimos años, esta granja ha demostrado una gran resiliencia frente a condiciones climáticas adversas, ejemplificando la asombrosa creatividad y perseverancia que se requieren para producir alimentos locales.
ALT Meet the Regional Environmental Council Farmers Market Vendors! Just For Fun Farms grows fresh, nutrient-packed microgreens right here in Worcester—offering home delivery, CSA shares, and restaurant partnerships to make healthy, local greens easy and accessible year-round. Shop Just for Fun Farms on Fridays at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park opening 6/12! HIP, Card, Cash, Senior/WIC Coupons, & SNAP accepted. visit ww.recworcester.org/farmers-markets to learn more!
ALT ¡Conozca a los vendedores del Mercado de Agricultores del REC! Just For Fun Farms cultiva microvegetales frescos y repletos de nutrientes aquí mismo en Worcester, ofreciendo entrega a domicilio, cuotas de CSA y colaboraciones con restaurantes para hacer que los vegetales locales y saludables sean fáciles de obtener y accesibles durante todo el año. ¡Compre en Just for Fun Farms los viernes en el Mercado de Agricultores del REC en Beaver Brook Park, que inaugura el 12 de junio!
ALT Meet the Regional Environmental Council's Farmers market vendors! Bucket List Maple Syrup, a West Brookfield business run by Tom Meade and Martha Bryenton, offers pure maple syrup, maple treats, and hand-dyed tees with playful designs at the REC markets. Shop Bucket List Maple Syrup on Fridays at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park opening 6/12! Card, SNAP, and cash are accepted for maple syrup purchases. Learn more at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
ALT ¡Conozca a los vendedores de los mercados de agricultores! Bucket List Maple Syrup, un negocio de West Brookfield dirigido por Tom Meade y Martha Bryenton, ofrece jarabe de arce puro, dulces de arce y camisetas teñidas a mano con diseños divertidos en los mercados del REC. ¡Adquiera los productos de Bucket List Maple Syrup los viernes en el Mercado de Agricultores del REC en Beaver Brook Park, que inaugura el 12 de junio! Obtenga más información en www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets
ALT Four children closely examine a raised garden bed with soil and plants, next to a bilingual welcome sign.
ALT A group of children and an adult are next to a lush garden bed filled with green plants under a sunny sky at a community garden. The adult offers fresh lettuce & cilantro from his garden.
ALT Two children wearing gloves planting a small green basil plant in a raised garden bed outdoors.
ALT Group of children putting out home-made greenhouses at a brick school building on a sunny winter day.
ALT Free Family Fun at the REC Farmers market at University park on June 13th from 9:00am-12:00pm! Join us for face painting Christine's Creative Co & rockets & bubbles with Inventor Mentor!
ALT Two YouthGROW teens & a YouthGROW Alumni/Board Member, standing outdoors on a sunny day at the REC groundbreaking event.
ALT Collage of two photos. Photo one: Tray of vegan truffles coated in white and dark chocolate with colorful sprinkles, displayed alongside signs listing cookies, allergen info, and Pixie Food branding. Photo two: 4 Community members pose for a photo at the REC groundbreaking.
ALT Photo collage Photo 1: Two youthGROW teens & REC staff standing side by side at the groundbreaking event. Photo 2: The Lux Point Events tent.
ALT Meet the Regional Environmental Council Farmers Market Vendors! Kelly Homestead Apiary is a small farm located in Charlton focused on natural, sustainable, and biodynamic farming practices . The farm produces raw, treatment-free honey, pasture-raised eggs, seasonal vegetables, and handcrafted goods such as beeswax candles and skincare products. Shop Kelly Homestead Apiary on Fridays at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park opening 6/12! Accepts cash, card, HIP, SNAP, & WIC/Senior Coupons.
ALT ¡Conozca a los vendedores del Mercado de Agricultores! Kelly Homestead Apiary es una pequeña granja ubicada en Charlton, enfocada en prácticas agrícolas naturales, sostenibles y biodinámicas. La granja produce miel cruda y libre de tratamientos, huevos de gallinas criadas en pastoreo, verduras de temporada y productos artesanales, tales como velas de cera de abeja y artículos para el cuidado de la piel. ¡Compre los viernes en el Mercado de Agricultores del REC en Beaver Brook Park apuerta 6/12!
ALT Thank you Massachusetts Legislators for supporting the investment of $100 million in benefits through the Healthy Incentives Program!
ALT Massachusetts is a national leader for investments in healthy families and sustainable farms. $100 million invested into HIP has an economic multiplier effect. This means $188 million has been circulating in the local economy because of this program - creating more jobs through HIP, supporting farmers as they purchase goods from local providers, and developing the business of local farmers.
ALT During this critical time of federal disinvestment and rising food insecurity across the Commonwealth, state programs like HIP provide essential support to families & farmers. Here at the REC, we accept HIP benefits at our Farmers Markets - growing food budgets for families & expanding customer bases for farmers. In this way, the Healthy Incentives Program strengthens our local food system & fosters community resilience!
ALT Meet the Regional Environmental Council's market vendors! Fay Mountain Farm of Charlton, MA grows a wide variety of fresh produce using non-GMO seeds and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Their diverse seasonal harvest offers customers a bounty of farm fresh selections. Shop Fay Mountain Farm at the REC Farmers Market Fridays at Beaver Brook Park (opens 6/12), Saturdays at University Park (opens 6/13), and mobile market locations! HIP, Card, Cash, Senior/WIC Coupons, & SNAP accepted.
ALT ¡Conozca a los vendedores del mercado del REC! Fay Mountain Farm, de Charlton, MA, cultiva una amplia variedad de productos frescos utilizando semillas no transgénicas y prácticas de Manejo Integrado de Plagas (MIP). Su diversa cosecha de temporada ofrece a los clientes una abundancia de productos recién salidos de la granja. ¡Compre en el Mercado de Agricultores del REC los viernes en Beaver Brook Park, los sábados en University Park y en las distintas ubicaciones del mercado móvil!
ALT Meet the Regional Environmental Council's Farmers Market Vendors. Wooden Bakery offers breads and other delicacies baked locally from scratch using organic flours! Shop Wooden Bakery on Fridays at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park (opens 6/12) & Saturdays at the REC Farmers Market at University Park (opens 6/13). You can purchase from wooden bakery at REC Markets using card, SNAP, or cash.
ALT Conozca a los vendedores de los mercados de agricultores del Regional Environmental Council (REC). ¡Wooden Bakery ofrece panes y otras delicias horneadas localmente y desde cero, utilizando harinas orgánicas! Compre en Wooden Bakery los viernes en el Mercado de Agricultores del REC en Beaver Brook Park (inauguración el 12/6) y los sábados en el Mercado de Agricultores del REC en University Park (inauguración el 13/6).
ALT Flyer for free Regional Environmental Council gardening workshops presented by the Massachusetts Master Gardeners and in collaboration with the Indian Lake Community Association, featuring sessions on raised bed vegetable gardening on June 17th from 6:30-7:30pm, and gardening basics on July 8th, from 6:30-7:30pm. Both of these workshops will be located at the Indian Lake Community Teaching Garden across from 3 West Boylston Drive Worcester, MA. Visit www.recworcester.org/gardening-workshops
ALT Thank you to the Frank W. and Carl S. Adams Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. , the Nathaniel Wheeler Trust , Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. , the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, AAA Northeast, & Farm Credit East for helping us create a more just food system!
ALT Meet our Market Vendors - The Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts offers nutrient dense mushroom delicacies! Shiitakes, Blue Oysters, Golden Oysters, Pink Oysters, and Lions Mane are all grown at their urban farm/office in downtown Worcester. Shop SEACMA on Fridays at the REC Farmers Market at Beaver Brook Park starting 6/12! REC farmers markets accept SNAP, card, cash, senior/wic coupons, & HIP. Learn More at www.recworcester.org/farmers-markets.
ALT ¡Conozca a nuestros vendedores del mercado! La Coalición del Sudeste Asiático del Centro de Massachusetts ofrece exquisiteces de hongos ricos en nutrientes. Shiitakes, ostras azules, ostras doradas, ostras rosadas y melenas de león se cultivan en su granja/oficina urbana en el centro de Worcester. ¡Compra en SEACMA los viernes en el REC Farmers Market, en Beaver Brook Park apertura 6/12! Los mercados agrícolas de REC aceptan SNAP, tarjetas, efectivo, cupones para personas mayores y WIC, y HIP.
