SATUR FARMS, LLC
CUTCHOGUE, NY

About Satur Farms Satur Farms, owned by chef Eberhard Müller and his wife Paulette Satur, is dedicated to growing the finest vegetables and culinary ingredients. It began when they purchased their original farm on the North Fork of Long Island in 1997, with the intention of growing some vegetables and herbs for Chef Müller's restaurant. Colleagues in New York City asked if they might be able to buy their produce, and the farm as a business became a reality. Paulette Satur grew up on her family farm in central Pennsylvania, studied Horticulture at The Pennsylvania State University and was awarded a graduate degree in Plant Physiology from The University of Arizona. After twelve successful years in the wine business in NYC, she returned to her love of the land when she and Eberhard purchased their farm. At the same time, they've become an agricultural force and economic driver on Long Island, leading the governor to have chosen Paulette to sit on his economic delevopment council. SATUR FARMS MISSION AND STATEMENT ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Satur Farms grows specialty salads, leafy vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, root vegetables, and herbs. We are committed to sustainable farming, not only in relation to our fields and the safe production of our vegetables, but also ensuring our employees continuing and livable wages. Satur Farms adheres to sound agricultural practices with a focus on respect for the soil. We practice crop rotations, so that the same family of vegetable is not planted in the same field block during the growing season. This helps minimize disease occurrence and feeds the soil. We have taken over tired farmland and mineralized the soil, which balances the CEC ratio allowing for the growth of healthy plants that are less susceptible to disease. We also plant cover crops, using custom seed blends of clover, legumes, and grasses, which binds nitrogen and prevents toxic runoff, deters erosion from wind and rain, and makes beautiful 'green manure' that is tilled down to enrich the soil and its microbiological activity. Organically- approved sprays are used whenever possible. Our concern for the environment continues with our packaging materials, which are 100% recyclable when achievable. A farm is sustainable only when it is profitable. To create continual revenues and to offer year-round employment to our team, we farm in Florida in the winter months. Additionally, we represent our neighbors' farm products during our growing season; occassionally we might source from other growers beyond our region. Sourcing is done only to ensure the sustainability and viability of the farm. The company's social responsibilities continue beyond our fence line, as we donate to food rescue organizations and are involved in local fundraisers for farm organizations and other socially responsible causes. IT'S SPRING ON SATUR FARMS! Satur Farms is proud to qualify for the New York State Grown & Certified program. Compliance with rigorous food safety standards and an elevated level of environmental stewardship are requirements for inclusion. Follow this link for more info and great videos of our farm fields. https://www.facebook.com/NYScertified/videos/1255164281209940/ Satur Farms became involved with BPeace, an NPO with the mission of linking small business owners in poverty/violence-stricken countries with similar businesses in the USA, giving them knowledge and inspiration to expand their businesses, employ more people, and generate more revenues. We'll be hosting Adela and her father from Guatemala in Oct. Their business is very similar to ours, and we look forward to the exchange of information. We've also linked some of our restaurant and food colleagues to BPeace, who have mentored visitors. You can find out more about BPeace, The Business Council for Peace at: http://www.bpeace.org/ We are FSMA compliant and GLOBAL GAP and Primus GFSI Certified for Food Safety by SCS Scientific, with a 'SUPERIOR' rating. DIRECTIONS TO SATUR FARMS CUTCHOGUE As you approach Cutchogue, you'll pass Pelligrini Vineyard. Take the first left after their winery, which is Alvah's Lane. Satur Farms is one mile ahead on the left.