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Creating a
just food system,
together.

our story

The Regional Environmental Council (REC) is a nonprofit food justice organization with a 53 year history of working for environmental sustainability and social justice in Worcester.

 

Our programs include Urban Garden Resources of Worcester (UGROW) Community and School Gardens, Community and Mobile Farmers Markets, and Youth Growing Organics in Worcester (YouthGROW), a youth employment and urban agriculture program for Worcester teens.

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People shopping at the REC Farmers Market with the REC Farmers Market van in the background

Mobile Market schedules

Shop fresh, local and affordable produce at one of our 

9 Mobile Market locations across Worcester and Webster. Our winter schedule runs begins January 14th - May 1, 2025.

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Latest News

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Regional Environmental Council kicks off University Park Farmers Market

Spectrum News, June 2024

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Farming Season In Worcester Underway After Annual Seedling Sort

The Patch, May 2024

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REC's YouthGROW program harvests food for community, teaching teens life lessons

Spectrum News, July 2024

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Worcester preschoolers visit a YouthGROW Farm

Spectrum News, May 2024

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WooSox Farms, YouthGROW partner to provide fresh food for Worcester

Spectrum News, July 2023

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a group of adults, teens, and kids posing on the REC YouthGROW Farm

Get involved

Join us in creating a just food system in Central MA! Explore volunteer opportunities or consider applying for a fulfilling internship.

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