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REC Farmers Market

Crear un sistema alimentario justo,
juntos.

our story

The Regional Environmental Council (REC) is a nonprofit food justice organization with a 50 year history of working for environmental sustainability and social justice in Worcester.

 

Our programs include Community and School Gardens (UGROW), Farmers Markets, and YouthGROW, a youth employment and urban agriculture program for Worcester teens.

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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, 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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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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