Rivard Farm

07/25/2024

The activities of the Springvale Farm Walk!
Hike, bike, walk your dog or drive between the different farms!
Take tours at Sky Island Homestead Springvale to learn about native pollinators, Sanford Community Garden to see the garden and their new ADA raised beds, and Ferment Farm to learn about their greenhouses and orchard.
Bring the kids for games and ice cream at Sanford Community Garden and to learn about their Kids Can Grow program!
Pick berries at Rivard Farm and Blueberry Bend
Join Bill Grabin from York County Audubon for a Bird Walk at 8am Sunday morning at Pick Your own at McDougal Orchards and use the Merlin bird app to identify birds along the entire farm walk route! Don't forget to pick up a bird ID card from each stop along the walk!
Saturday evening join us for a contra dance in the barn at Pick Your own at McDougal Orchards, tickets and more information here: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/RaisetheRoofContraDance

07/24/2024

The farms along the Springvale Farm Walk will have a variety of products for sale as well as beautiful scenery, information and activities for you!
Pick berries at Rivard Farm and Blueberry Bend
Check out equipment and fields at Ferment Farm, Twin Maples Farm, McDougal Orchards and Two Toad Farm.
Say hello to the sheep at Noon Family Sheep Farm
Go on an orchard tour to learn about pollinators at Sky Island Homestead Springvale, join a greenhouse tour or orchard tour at Ferment Farm, take a tour of the gardens by Master Gardener volunteers and see the new ADA raised beds at Sanford Community Garden
Sample and purchase garlic scape pesto at Twin Maples Farm, buy some of the first peaches of the season at Pick Your own at McDougal Orchards and check out the local goodies in the farm stand at Ferment Farm!

07/23/2024

We will be open Wednesday -Sunday, 7am -6pm despite the showers.

Saturday and Sunday is the 10th annual Springvale Farm Walk. We will have our regular hours both days, whereas other farms are open 10-2.

07/22/2024

Tuesday weather is looking quite wet. We will be closed. Please check in Wednesday morning for an update.

07/22/2024

The farm is closed today, Monday, July 22nd. We will open Tues-Sun, 7am-6pm.

There are still a few raspberries in the 2nd patch. The blueberries are plentiful. Easy picking.

In conjunction with Open Farm Day this weekend. Rivard Farm will participate in the annual Springvale Farm Walk, which will take place Saturday and Sunday. July 27th and 28th from 10-2. There are 10 farms in the Deering Farm belt that will be offering information and thier products. Some farm hours may vary.

07/19/2024

Come one, come all. It's a great way to celebrate the harvests of summer

Get ready for the annual Springvale Farm Walk!
The tenth annual Springvale Farm Walk is a self-guided walk between farms linked by mowed paths and gravel trails. The 10 different farms along the route raise sheep, orchard fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries and more. This year the theme of the walk is “Birds and their Habitats.” Each farm will provide a collectible bird identification card and may have refreshments or additional farm items for sale.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. There is no single starting time or place. Parking is available at multiple farms and there are bathrooms and port-a-johns along the route. The paths are well-marked and kid friendly. Sturdy shoes and dressing according to the weather forecast are recommended. Mountain bikers, runners, and dogs on leashes are also welcome.
For those walking or biking between farms: longer term parking for the event is available at:
McDougal Orchards: 201 Hanson Ridge Rd
Mousam Valley Mushrooms: 21-B Blanchard Rd
Rivard Farm: 110 Blanchard Rd
and Sanford Community Garden: 246 Blanchard Rd
For those driving between farms, check the maps wherever you decide to start, and then look out for Farm Walk feather flags along the road at the different stops.
Participating farms: Pick Your own at McDougal Orchards, Twin Maples, Sky Island Homestead Springvale, Ferment Farm, Blueberry Bend, Noon Family Sheep Farm, Two Toad Farm, Rivard Farm, Sanford Community Garden with collaboration by Mousam Valley Mushrooms
Morning Bird Walk led by Bill Grabin of York County Audubon
More information and tickets for the Raise the Roof Contra Dance here: https://www.ticketsignup.io/Ticke.../RaisetheRoofContraDance
Thanks to our sponsor Pottys-R-Us & Stoney Road Septic for their donation of one of the restrooms along the route!

07/19/2024

Finally a break in the humidity. The blueberries are coming on strong and picking is exceptional. Stop by this weekend from 7am-6pm.

There are still some raspberries to be found. The second patch on the left is worth a look. Check under the leaves.

07/18/2024

Get ready for the annual Springvale Farm Walk!
The tenth annual Springvale Farm Walk is a self-guided walk between farms linked by mowed paths and gravel trails. The 10 different farms along the route raise sheep, orchard fruit, vegetables, herbs, berries and more. This year the theme of the walk is “Birds and their Habitats.” Each farm will provide a collectible bird identification card and may have refreshments or additional farm items for sale.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. There is no single starting time or place. Parking is available at multiple farms and there are bathrooms and port-a-johns along the route. The paths are well-marked and kid friendly. Sturdy shoes and dressing according to the weather forecast are recommended. Mountain bikers, runners, and dogs on leashes are also welcome.
For those walking or biking between farms: longer term parking for the event is available at:
McDougal Orchards: 201 Hanson Ridge Rd
Mousam Valley Mushrooms: 21-B Blanchard Rd
Rivard Farm: 110 Blanchard Rd
and Sanford Community Garden: 246 Blanchard Rd
For those driving between farms, check the maps wherever you decide to start, and then look out for Farm Walk feather flags along the road at the different stops.
Participating farms: Pick Your own at McDougal Orchards, Twin Maples, Sky Island Homestead Springvale, Ferment Farm, Blueberry Bend, Noon Family Sheep Farm, Two Toad Farm, Rivard Farm, Sanford Community Garden with collaboration by Mousam Valley Mushrooms
Morning Bird Walk led by Bill Grabin of York County Audubon
More information and tickets for the Raise the Roof Contra Dance here: https://www.ticketsignup.io/Ticke.../RaisetheRoofContraDance
Thanks to our sponsor Pottys-R-Us & Stoney Road Septic for their donation of one of the restrooms along the route!

07/15/2024

We will be open for PYO raspberries and blueberries this week. 7/16-7/21, 7am-6pm.

Raspberries have hit their peak. This week will likely be the last of the raspberry picking. The field behind the farmstand is closed. You can find decent picking in the second patch opposite the blueberries. Be sure to look under the leaves and down low.

The blueberries are coming in nicely. Please bring your own container. If you don't know how much your container weighs, stop at the farmhouse scale. We do have a few containers and bags at the farmstand available for blueberry picking.

The heat will continue through the week. Don't forget your water.

07/09/2024

As fresh as you can get! Stop by the farm this week and fill up a basket (or two) of goodness.

Open daily 7am-6pm. Closed Mondays.

Farm cell 207- 502-4820

07/08/2024

The raspberries are coming in strong with this heat. Come on by this week and get your fill.

The blueberries are ripening nicely too. We will have selected rows open for blueberries. Look for signage at the end of the rows.

Open Tuesday thru Sunday 7am-6pm

Raspberries $4.00 a pint.
Baskets at the farmstand

Blueberries $4.50 a lb.
Bring your own container or pick up a white bag at the farmstand

07/07/2024

Come on by on Sunday and get yourself a great snack for the week. 7am-6pm

Closed Monday.

07/05/2024

Feels like summer. How about some sun-ripened sweetness.

Open Saturday and Sunday 7am-6pm

Closed Monday.

07/04/2024

So many ripe raspberries waiting for you! We will be open (7/5, 7/6, 7/7) Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7am-6pm. Hope to see you at rhe farm!

Closed Mondays

07/03/2024

Come on by on the 4th of July for some yummy raspberries. Open 7am-6pm

07/03/2024

Raspberry are ripening nicely! We will be open on July 4th🇺🇸 from 7am -6pm.

Stop at the farmstand for pint baskets.

Head on over to the second patch for best picking. Go past the farmstand towards the woods, and park opposite the blueberries on the left.

Pay at the farmhouse on your way out. Thank you for supporting a local farm.

07/02/2024

We will be open for PYO raspberries on Wednesday, July 3rd, 7am-6pm.

Plenty of berries in the two patches. Be sure to check out the middle and far ends of the rows.

We supply the pint baskets at the farmstand.

$4.00 a pint. Checkout at the white farmhouse.

06/30/2024

Raspberry season is about to start!

Tuesday, July 2nd will be our opening day for raspberries ONLY. Blueberries coming soon.

7am-6pm, as long as there are berries.

Stop by the farmstand and pick up the pint baskets.

Look for signage for best picking. There are 2 raspberry patches. Be sure to look under the leaves and down low.

Please checkout at the White farmhouse. Cash or check only. $4.00 a pint

Farm phone number is Roland's cell at 207-502-4820

We no longer have the landline. 324-5566

110 Blanchard Road, Springvale

See you soon!

**Closed Mondays