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
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
Cornell University
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
NYSVGA
Member since 1970
4th GENERATION
Family Farm
1923 - 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 Town, situated near Lake Ontario on the Oswego River. Mario began his new life “share-cropping” 15 acres of low-lying, dark, rich, organic “muck soil”. 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. Mario handed the business to his son Morris in 1971 and with his young twin sons, David and Dana, increased the farm to approximately 70 acres. In 1987, they formed the corporation of Sorbello and Sons, Inc.
Through much hard work and determination, David and Dana have grown the business together. Today, Sorbello and Sons is a true "family farm" that has expanded to include both owner's wives, David’s sons Dylan and Rane, who tend to the daily operations of the growing/processing end of the farm, while Dana's son Noah is a key component to supporting our financial success. Three farm-family men who are 4th generation farmers and the 5th is growing strong!
With as much enthusiasm as past generations, they’ve helped their fathers and uncles advance technologically to meet industry high standards. Dylan and his family (with the help of his brother, Rane) have invested much time increasing transparency between farmers and consumers with their YouTube channel "Off the Muck"; furthering our goal to help consumers understand a farmer's effort in food safety practices as an integral part of food production in America. As a bonus, kids of all ages love to see the big trucks, tractors and equipment we use.
Sorbello and Sons has expanded to 65,000 square feet of onion storage and packing facility to handle 352 acres of onions. All onions are stored in 20-bushel wooden boxes and are available from September 1st through April 15th. In addition, 400 acres of corn and soybeans are grown.
In August of 2023, Sorbello and Sons Farms celebrated their 100th year of farming. Present were family, friends and business associates who helped us grow over the years. This year we also made several major investments: new processing machinery that will help improve harvest efficiency and end product, new tillage equipment will augment growing conditions and fortify muck soil health making crop rotation possible, 350 acres planted in cover-crop rotation to sequester carbon, nitrogen and mitigate erosion, technological installations on tractors and equipment that will provide valuable analytics, reduce our carbon footprint, inputs, and wasteful overlaps.
Helping organizations care for our community's children is a priority for Sorbello and Sons Farms. This summer, we held a fundraiser via our Sorbello Farms LogoWear for All Ages Square Marketplace to raise money for the Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation. Also, we support Blessings in a Backpack, #1764, Fulton, NY, another non-profit who helps provide meals on weekends and school breaks to children in need.
CONTACT
Liz Sorbello
Farm MAIN Office: Billing, Payroll
848 County Route 14
Fulton, NY 13069
315-592-2055
sorbellooffice@gmail.com
Dana Sorbello
Equipment & Maintenance Specialist
848 County Route 14
Fulton, NY 13069
315-592-7499
315-592-3344 (Fax)
dsorbello3@gmail.com
David Sorbello
Production, Sales, Packing & Shipping
630 County Route 8
Fulton, NY 13069
315-593-1604
315-529-6300 (Cell)
315-593-0650 (Fax)
dmsorbello@gmail.com
Dylan Sorbello
Production, Operations, Packing & Shipping
630 County Route 8
Fulton, NY 13069
315-559-1546 (Cell)
315-593-0650 (Fax)
dylsorb@yahoo.com
Rane Sorbello
Production, Operations, Packing
630 County Route 8
Fulton, NY 13069
315-591-5712 (Cell)
315-593-0650 (Fax)
rsorbello87@gmail.com