Our Farm Story

Salvere Farm is a family owned and operated farm located on the northeast end of Otisco Lake in Marietta, NY.  We grow a diverse mix of vegetables, herbs, and small fruits.  Currently we only sell garlic and shallots via online sales, wholesaling, and/or pickup at the farm.  We became Certified Organic when the farm was started in 2005.  We have always grown all of our produce according to a mix of tried and true organic methods along with the newest advancements in eco-agriculture. We have never used synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides on the farm.  Nutrient density of our produce is very important to us and we continue to improve our soils every year.  Brix levels (an indicator of mineral density and plant health) continue to rise and the veggies get tastier each summer.  They also last longer in storage.  Our products have been sold through our website, food hubs, at farmer’s markets, to various restaurants and stores, and through a member supported CSA.

Salvere means to be in good health, to cure and to save. It is the root of Salvia which is the genus that sage belongs to. Sage has been a medicinal and culinary herb throughout history and is the namesake herb of the farm. As one Chinese saying goes “How can a man grow old who has sage in his garden?”

Darren
Salvere Farm Owner

Darren is the owner/main farmer/purchaser/web developer/etc. at Salvere Farm.  He is also the main garlic purchaser from other farms and ensures  the level of quality through first hand observation.  Darren is also an Organic Inspector for crops, livestock, and processing facilities.

Grandma, Grandpa, George, KC
Family and Friends aka reluctant labor

Whether it is help in the field, in the barn, or childcare, it is nice to have help when needed.

Eating raw garlic while harvesting. An annual tradition.

Louie
Dog

Louie chases deer, frisbees, children, and other varmints.

Quality

Our focus is on producing only the highest quality products.  Soils and plants are tested to determine nutrient levels and amended as needed to ensure optimal health.  Seed stock is rigorously scouted during the growing season to rogue out any that are not up to standards, or show signs of disease.  Crops are rotated annually and any new stock is tested before planting.

Organic

All of the crops we grow here at the farm are Certified Organic under the USDA National Organic Program by NOFA-NY.  Most of the other products we buy in from neighbors are Certified Organic also.  At times we will buy in some naturally grown garlic that is not Certified Organic. Any non-certified organic products are labeled on the website.  However, all of the farms we work with are committed to sustainable agriculture and growing without harmful chemicals.

Convenience

The website is designed to make the ordering process as easy as possible.  Just click, pay, and receive your order directly to your door.  You can always come pick up your garlic here at the farm also.

Support

We are here to help you from start to finish.  Do you need help figuring out how much to order?  What variety will grow best for your climate?  Have an issue with your crop you are trying to figure out?  Give a call, or send an email, and ask the farmer directly.