Our Farmily

Hi there! We’re Tim, Jane, Lydia, and Micah, the hands and hearts behind RiverTrail Orchard & Farm in Miramichi, New Brunswick. As a family, we chose this life because we believe good food and strong values change everything. What started as a desire to grow healthy food for ourselves has grown into a diversified orchard and vegetable farm focused on feeding our community with care. The kids play a leading role in the fields, the greenhouse and at the farm stand. They are learning responsibility, entrepreneurship and stewardship along the way.

We offer U-pick, educational and transformative experiences, fresh seasonal produce and a welcoming place where families can connect with the land and their food. For us, farming is a way of living close to the earth, working hard, and serving our community with integrity and joy. We want you to be a part of our journey.

Our Core Values

  • Continuous Learning Test new regenerative agricultural principles, document the results and embrace a growth mindset.

  • Stewardship Observe, respect and build diverse ecosystems, above and below the soil, for the lasting benefit of all life.

  • Nutritional Healing Food is medicine. Presented with our own health challenges, we have experienced the healing power of fresh, nutrient-dense whole foods and we are passionate about teaching and sharing the benefits of a “back to basics” diet.

  • Being fruitful! Teach the next generation the value of hard work/the fruits of their labour in terms of supporting healthy, happy individuals, families and communities.

How We Grow

Our approach is rooted in regenerative agriculture - prioritizing soil health, biodiversity and sustainability. By using organic, non-GMO seeds and natural growing methods, we aim to produce vibrant, resilient, nutrient-dense food while restoring the land for future generations. Although we are a small farm, every season we refine our practices, integrating efficient and innovative techniques to grow more sustainably and responsibly. Throughout the harvest months we hope to invite you to pick your own crops and explore the wholesome goodies within our farm store. We are transitioning the orchard away from a conventional, chemically sprayed crop to a more sustainable and healthy permaculture model. It takes time and patience.

Why We Do It

We’re committed to growing produce in a way that nourishes both people and the environment, building a more resilient local food system. Beyond farming and food security, we’re passionate about education, connection and having fun! We want to create a space where people can learn, grow, and experience the joy of eating real food, the way it was intended, full of flavour and life! Whether through our U-Picks, CSA, farm store, hands-on experiences or agritourism activities, we’re dedicated to sharing our knowledge, fostering community, and inspiring others to disconnect and listen to the natural rhythms of rural life.