Know Your Food. Trust Your Farmer. Nourish Your Body.

Have you ever wondered what’s really in your food? Do you have questions about how animals are raised, fed, and treated? Have you struggled with digestive issues from conventional dairy?

You're not alone.

River’s Edge Goat Dairy was founded in 2001 by Katie Normet, who, after seeing her own family struggle with severe allergies, asthma, and food sensitivities, set out to create better food—food that nourishes the body instead of triggering discomfort. What started with 20 milking goats has grown into a thriving farm with 75 goats, producing:

Fresh grass-fed goat milk
Kefir, yogurt, and over 25 varieties of cheese
Goat milk soaps & lotions for sensitive skin
And even goat milk chocolate from our new venture, The Goat Farm Chocolate Factory Inc.

We don’t stop at great dairy. We believe food should be fully transparent—you should know where it comes from, how it’s made, and who is making it.

That’s why we created The Centre for Agricultural Connection.

This new business is more than just a store—it’s a direct link between you and the farms producing the best food possible. The Centre for Agricultural Connection provides:

River’s Edge Goat Dairy products, plus hand-selected farm goods from other like-minded, regenerative farmers.
100% transparency—you can visit, ask questions, and understand firsthand how your food is produced.
A deeper connection to agriculture, so you can trust your food and make choices that align with your values.

How to Purchase

1️⃣ Visit Our Store in Town – OPENING SOON! Our new storefront offers easy access to our cheeses, kefir, soaps, and a carefully curated selection of farm-fresh goods from trusted producers.

2️⃣ Shop Online – Get fresh, nutrient-dense dairy delivered to your door in a refrigerated truck.

3️⃣ Email Us! - If the above options are not for you, send us an email and one of our farmers will respond.

A Farm Experience Like No Other

For us, farming isn't just about producing food—it’s about healing the land, nurturing animals with respect, and helping people find better nutrition.

While our farm is no longer open for regular visits, we invite you to join us for exclusive special events where you can experience firsthand how we raise our animals, care for the land, and craft nutrient-dense foods. These events are designed to deepen your connection to your food and give you a behind-the-scenes look at regenerative farming.

Want to Learn More?

Join our email list for live Q&A sessions, special farm events, and insider updates.

Or, if you're ready to experience the freshest, most nourishing goat dairy available, browse our online store today!

We are genuine

We are genuinely connected to the land and animals that produce our food. Our mission is to connect YOU to our farm and better food!

What is going on

We have LOTS of products available online and in our farm store.

Cheeses, meats, eggs, soaps, lotions and more!

We are local

Located just outside Arthur, Ontario, we are a 90 minute drive from the GTA.

Good deeds

Our focus is the health of the land and our animals. Our goal is to make the BEST most nutritious, authentic food possible

Katie Normet and Will Makxam

Courageous Leaders

Katie and Will met as children growing up in Oakville, Ontario. In 1992 Will headed to Mc Master University to acquire a degree in Economics and in 1993, Katie was off to the University of Guelph to acquire a degree in Agricultural Sciences. 18 years later the two reconnected, brought together their unique skills and experiences and Will joined Katie at River's Edge Goat Dairy.

The primary driving force for Katie and Will is to demonstrate there is an alternative way to farm and produce food. Constant and neverending improvement drives Katie and Will forward. They are always learning, always improving in everything they do from goat management to land management to crafting incredible cheeses.

If the driving force is improvement then the focus of that drive is you.

Katie and Will produce products for you that they feel you will love and enjoy. They also invite you to come to River's Edge Goat Dairy and connect to the land, animals and people who produce your goat dairy products.

Support of this farm and other farms like River's Edge Goat Dairy is powerful. We can change our food system to better our environment, communities and our health. River's Edge Goat Dairy is proof that food can be produced in different ways that benefit us now and for future generations to come.

Get To Know Us

Great success

The most important part of what we do is bring you exceptional cheeses. We bring you the absolute best around. Our cheeses will delight your palate and be the perfect compliment to your dishes or wine. The integrity of the product is critical to us. All cheese needs to meet our high standards. You are sure to come back to us again and again as we have worked hard to make sure to offer you the best. Customers have commented time and time again on the quality of cheese that they receive from us.