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The Rutgers Community Farmers Market (which includes New Brunswick Community Farmers Market & Cook’s Market) supports the development of a sustainable community by bringing healthy food from local farms to families and households across the city. View our mentions in the press to find out where we’re making a difference.
When you shop with us, you support New Jersey farmers and your New Brunswick neighbors.
The Rutgers Community Farmers Market (RCFM) is a project in partnership with the City of New Brunswick, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and Johnson & Johnson.
Save Money at the Farmers Market
- Our markets accept SNAP/EBT, QR Codes for WIC & WIC FMNP, QR codes for Senior FMNP, and Good Food Bucks!
- For every dollar of SNAP/EBT – we DOUBLE your money with Good Food Bucks.
- If you use WIC, WIC FMNP, & Senior FMNP, your purchase is HALF OFF!
- Plus – everyone can earn Market Bucks with a Market Card.
- Our markets have also partnered with Rutgers Basic Needs to accept Food Pantry Market Bucks and the HIPHOP Promise Clinic to accept their Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Programs.
- Questions? Visit our market or reach out to the market manager at farmersmarket@rutgers.edu or call 848-295-7690.
What’s Available at the Farmers Market
- Our markets offer a variety of local products, including fresh produce, baked goods, ready-to-eat prepared foods, gifts, and much more.
- Each market features events such as Nutrition Education, Health Screenings, and more!
- We also offer health screenings, taste tests, and other fun activities at each of our markets. Stay up-to-date by signing up for our weekly e-newsletter.
In the News
- 2024 – Growing healthier New Brunswick with Community Farmers Market
- 2021 – New Brunswick Community Farmers Market COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics a Success
- 2021 – New Brunswick Community Farmers Market returns for 2021 season
- 2020 – It’s National Farmer’s Market Week
- 2019 – National Farmers Market Week 2019: NBCFM Celebrates 10th Season Serving City Residents
- 2018 – Strengthening Healthy Community Connections in New Brunswick: Farmers Market Pops up at Lincoln Annex School
- 2018 – Rutgers University and the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market Awarded Grant to Promote Fresh Produce