Our produce is always fresh, with a focus on quality, flavour and variety.
Willow Farm is a small-scale family farm run by Tessa Kautzman and Gregory Burton. We are situated at 4659 Route 106, in the beautiful Memramcook Valley just outside of Dorchester. We offer a diverse selection of seasonal vegetables as well as some fruits, herbs and preserves.
We are committed to sustainable farming practices that adhere to organic standards.
We strive to incorporate the natural tools present within our local ecosystem as we improve our soil health and manage pressure from pests, weeds and disease. We use only OMRI listed and organic fertilizers, and believe in keeping our carbon footprint and waste output low.
We limit mechanization by using hand tools wherever possible, and invest in materials that can be reused for many years. We plant flowers around our gardens, creating habitat for beneficial insects and birds, which helps keep pest populations in check. Other pest and disease management practices include trap cropping, insect netting and crop rotation.
Tessa
My love of farming has grown out of my passion for cooking, baking and preserving.
Up until recently, I had spent most of my adult life as a touring musician- playing bass, singing and tour managing.
To support my art practice, I also worked as a cook, baker and manager for 12 years in various small cafes and restaurants, all with a focus on community, quality and fresh ingredients.
Sharing recipes and garden tips with neighbours and managing our Farm Share program is one of the joys this work has brought me!
The farm provides me with the perfect outlet to push myself physically and explore new creative paths. I love working with the plants and strategically managing their growth from seed to harvest.
Gregory
I’m passionate about soil health, food systems and community development
I love farming because of the diversity of skills I get to use on a daily basis, from soil science to building and maintenance, to accounting.
After a childhood immersed in classical music followed by 14 years studying, teaching and performing in Montréal, small-scale farming has turned out to be an ideal outlet for me to remain active creatively, physically, and intellectually.
Running a small farm is my way of making an impact locally by providing access to fresh, healthy food. I believe we can help lead the way toward climate change mitigation and social equity by building viable businesses that put people and planet first.
Linus
I love watering the plants, raking the soil and eating ground cherries!
There are lots of good things about being a kid on a farm, like easy access to rocks and dirt, watching the neighbour’s tractor, and helping with building projects.
You can often find me running around the Sackville Farmer’s Market with grandma, or being pushed on the swings!
Edith
I like napping in the stroller and washing carrots with mom
I can’t wait to start crawling and walking so I can play in the dirt with my big brother!