Welcome to Riverglen Biodynamic Farm!

Situated on 112 acres of Ottawa Greenbelt farmland, Riverglen Farm is a Demeter certified, biodynamic farm located in the west end, near Carling and Moodie. Surrounded by suburban forest and wetland, we are nestled on the banks of Shirley’s Bay on the Ottawa river, only 15 minutes from downtown.

Motivated by biodynamic principles and the desire for a balanced, stimulating and creative lifestyle, we use a ”whole farm” approach. A diversity of living systems are designed and managed in order to work together like organs. All this with the goal to form and sustain a healthy and bountiful living being we call a farm.

Over 100 varieties of vegetables are grown in succession from March until December. Careful crop rotation, companion planting and cover cropping encourages the healthy growth of plants without the need for manufactured fertilizers or pesticides.

Cows, sheep, chickens, ducks and geese supply ample quantities of manure, which provides fertility to our gardens after a thorough composting process. We apply biodynamic, herbal preparations to compost piles, and directly to fields, pastures, gardens, orchards and barnyards. These act like homoeopathic remedies for soil life.

CSA members and Farmstore customers enjoy our selection of fresh garden produce, eggs and chicken. Our young enterprize is growing every year, so you can look forwad to hearing more about our orchard products in the coming years, as well as opportunities to purchase beef.

Hope to see you soon!