By FALPC Intern, Jacquelyn Burmeister Visiting one of the REC Farmers Market in Worcester, you may notice something distinctive about the YouthGROW farm stand. Besides being manned by mostly youth, they are one of the few places in the market that offers something apart from the raw produce that their farm yields. Next to the […]
Summertime is here and that means warm weather, fun activities, fresh fruits and vegetables and grilling outdoors. In our last blog we listed many all of the produce that are seasonal in the summer months; and there are so many ways to cook, grill, prepare and eat them. Anyone can get creative when cooking. Summer […]
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 […]
