Onion Growers & Shippers of Northern Yellow Cooking and Red Onions

PRECISION AGRICULTURE

GreenStar Technology

By upgrading to John Deere's GreenStar computerized guidance system, we are able to integrate an efficient variable rate fertility program. This in turn reduces run-time up to 35%, fuel consumption and emissions, inputs, and overlaps on soil and plants. The system documents every move the sprayer/spreader makes for superior traceability in the field.

Spot Specific Soil Sampling

Giving the soil exactly what it needs by not over or under fertilizing, we can reduce wasted precious resources. This results in a higher quality product and yields while simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint.

OUR AG CONNECTIONS

GAP Certified - Good Agricultural Practices

We are GAP Certified by the USDA,
U. S. Department of Agriculture and FSMA Certified by the Produce Safety Alliance

National Onion Association
Voice for the U.S. Onion Industry
Member Since 1985

Integrated Pest Management and Cornell Cooperative Extension Scientific Solutions

Cornell University
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)

New York State Vegetable Growers Association

NYSVGA
Member since 1970

4th GENERATION
Family Farm

1923 - present

From Catania, Italy in 1923 to Ellis Island, New York City, and to Granby, New York, 1923 to present

Our Story began in 1923 when Mariano Sorbello left Catania, Italy and arrived at Ellis Island, New York City after serving in WWI. He married Rose Greco and moved upstate to the beautiful rolling countryside of Granby, situated near Lake Ontario on the Oswego River. Mario began his new life share-cropping 15 acres of low-lying, dark, rich, organic muck. Muck is the soil left behind from receding waters that formed Lake Ontario after the Ice Age. He grew hardy, pungent, northern yellow onions that could store all winter.

Today, Sorbello and Sons is a true family farm that has expanded to include four owners: 3rd generation twin brothers Dana and David Sorbello and 4th generation brothers, Dylan and Rane Sorbello. Dana's wife Elizabeth serves as Office Administrator and manages the finances; ensuring the business plan stays on the path laid out by all 4 owners. David’s wife Alexandra manages Communications and coordinates Food Safety.

Owner Dylan Sorbello created a YouTube channel Off the Muck to increase transparency between farmers and consumers; furthering Sorbello Farm’s goal to help consumers understand farm life and what it takes to grow safe, high-quality food with sustainable farming practices that are an essential part of food production in America today. As a bonus, kids of all ages love to see the big trucks, tractors and equipment we use. Especially when they get stuck in the muck!

Sorbello and Sons has expanded to 72,000 square feet of onion storage and packing facility to handle 362 acres of onions. All onions are cured and stored in 20-bushel wooden boxes and are available from September 1st through April 15th. Our onions are shipped in 2500# bulk bags. In addition, 400 acres of garlic, corn and soybeans are grown.