Eating seasonally means buying less expensive, more nutritious fruits and vegetables that have significantly less impact on the environment. Some ways to ensure that you are eating local, seasonal, and fresh foods are to get involved in Worcester’s CSAs, community gardens, and farmer’s markets (The Local Food Guide to Worcester is a great way to find what resources are closest to you).
Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)- A prepaid subscription to a farm’s produce for the season. Usually it provides a weekly supply of vegetables and fruits that creates financial security for the farmer and allows the shareholder to know exactly where their food comes from. To find more about CSA’s in Worcester, check out Nuestro Huerto.
Community gardens– Open spaces where community members are able to positively contribute toward their neighborhoods development, while growing flowers, plants, and vegetables. A great way to save money and improve the environmental health of urban areas. The Regional Environmental Council (REC) has over 50 community gardens in Worcester.
Farmer’s markets– The easiest way to access various harvests from a variety of local farms in Worcester. The REC holds a weekly community farmer’s market and has a Mobile Farmer’s Market that provides fresh produce to several stops across Worcester and accepts cash, credit, WIC, senior coupons, and EBT/food stamps.
