Welcome to Our Farm
| At Rivard Farm is a family owned and operated business that strives to serve our local community in providing a variety of fruits and vegetables through sustainable farming and environmental practice. Rivard Farm has been in the Rivard Family since 1926. We offer an opportunity to enjoy the farm and its fruits in a pick your own environment. Come join us this summer and enjoy the harvesting of big bright blue berries and the ripening of our red raspberries. It's a great place to bring the entire family for a day at the farm. Also look for us at Maine coastal farmers markets as we look to expand our presence. read more here... |  |
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Our berries are good....
Blueberries are one of the few fruits native to North America and thus gathered by Native Americans. Domesticated in the early 1900's, Blueberries rank among the highest in antioxidants.
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Growing food must be fed well....
Today North America accounts for 90% of the blueberries produced worldwide. Harvests begin in mid-April thru early October, peaking in July. Our plump fruit is full of all natural spring fed water.
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The path is for health...
Blueberries belong to the scientific family Vacinnium. There consumption reduces your risk of cancer, heart disease and neurological diseases associated with the aging process.
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Farmers Market and more...
Our honest straightforward sustainable practices ensure quality products for you and yours. You can eat assured our produce is the very best for your money. Find us at your next farmers market visit or join us at our farm stand this summer.
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Hoops are houses too...
Diane's project, is experimenting with crops that can extending the offerings with a home made green house. "It is my intention to grow year round with very little or no additional heat, says Diane, who is one of seven siblings taking on the task of growing the farms offerings.
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Bees, bees...
Bees raised in Georgia will be coming on April 14th. Homes made with care await their arrival.
So I've named the hives 'Milky Way' and 'Starry Night. Stay tuned for more info, as we will be posting some pictures and videos of the bee package install.
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