REC Community Farmers Markets

The 2013 Season will begin June 15th!

Join us at the YMCA Family Park, 105 Murray Ave (behind Central Community Branch YMCA) every Saturday of the market season for fresh, local fruits and vegetables, crafts, free kids activities, live music and art!

WIC  and Senior coupons, cash, credit, debit EBT/SNAP accepted!

Meet our Vendors!

New Lands Farm  (Sutton, MA)

New Lands Farms is a refugee and immigrant farmer collective bringing agricultural experiences from around the world. We grow flowers, herbs and vegetables using sustainable practices on historical land rented from Silvermine Farm in Sutton, Ma. Our collective farmers grow food on small-scale plots and use organic methods, they have rich cultural backgrounds rooted in subsistence farming and come from places like the Congo, Burundi, and Bhutan. We sell familiar New England produce and a variety of ethnic crops.


Oakdale Farm  (Rehoboth, MA)

Oakdale Farm is a 6th generation working vegetable and herb farm.The farm practices safe and environmentally friendly farming. We have been committed to Intergrated Pest Management (IPM) on 200 acres and 10 greenhouses for years. In 2010, we started our tranistion to Certified organic herds and vegetables. The Pray-Smith family continues their heritage in “The Heart of the Farm Area”- Rehoboth. We also farm in nearby Seekonk, Dighton, North Attleboro, and East Providence.

Schultz Farm  (Rutland, MA)

Schultz Farm started in 1989 in Rutland, Ma. Since then we have expanded to a store and a little café. During the fall we offer hayrides, pumpkin picking, ice cream and lots of baked goods. We also sell firewood, compost, mulch and hay

 

Roastmeisters Coffee, (Worcester, MA)

Small batch coffee roaster and cafe- Acoustic Java, on Main Street.

 

New Roots CSA (Sterling, MA)

Growing collards, broccolli, radishes, lettuce, spinach, and kale, cut flowers, & potted rubarb, basil, sage, lupine, sun flowers, and sweet marjoram.

 

Nuestro Huerto (Worcester, MA)

Nuestro Huerto Urban Farm is a 3 year old volunteer-run community farm located in Main South. Nuestro Huerto aims to help create a more sustainable, equitable and just Worcester by providing fresh, chemical free produce to Worcester residents through our CSA, the farmers market and food pantries. We rely on volunteers, donations and the enthusiasm of Worcester residents to sustain the farm’s operations. We try to transport ourselves, our produce and our equipment by bicycle and bike cargo trailers as often as we can. Come out to the farm to enjoy the sun (and rain!) while helping us serve Worcester.

 

REC YouthGROW Farm  (Worcester,MA)

Growing and selling vegetables through REC’s  urban agriculture youth employment and leadership development program for 14-16 year old young adults in the Main South and Bell Hill neighborhoods of Worcester each summer .

Food Art By Rob (Worcester, MA)

Food Art By Rob is a local catering company featuring modern Caribbean and traditional New England fusion cuisine created by the Ramirez family with local organic ingredients . Our goal is to provide upscale experience at a reasonable price.

Fior d’Italia (Manchester Center, VT)

Vic Tirrito, gourmet chef creates traditional, yet original pasta products using fresh ingredients from local farmers.

 

 

Contact Anthony Gardner, Farmers Market Coordinator at 508-799-9139 or farmersmarket@recworcester.org with questions on the farmers market program or how to get involved