For nearly 50 years, GrowNYC’s Greenmarket program has supported regional agriculture, while fostering vibrant connections and ensuring every New Yorker has access to farm-fresh food. Learn more about this vital work below!
Greenmarkets bring NYC communities together
The big picture: The first GrowNYC Greenmarket opened in 1976 to support struggling regional farms and provide New Yorkers access to local food. But Greenmarkets are more than just places to buy fresh produce; they are vibrant ‘third places’ where people from diverse communities come together!
"Third places” is a term used to describe informal gathering spots that are neither home (first place) nor work (second place).
Our Greenmarkets foster social interaction and community building, providing a neutral ground where people from various backgrounds come together for a shared purpose.
Our mission-driven emphasis on access to fresh, local produce plays a crucial role in fostering community well-being while bolstering farm businesses and safeguarding regional farmland.
Greenmarkets are also crucial in addressing food insecurity and promoting equitable access to fresh food by accepting nutrition benefits like EBT, OTC, and more.
By the numbers: Today we work with over 200 regional producers on 45+ Greenmarkets across the 5 boroughs.
What they're saying: We recently sat down with Barry Benepe, a co-founder of Greenmarket. Barry shared his memories of the early days and his thoughts on its evolution. Watch the highlight video below 
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