Over the Fence Organics is more than just a farm—it's a living legacy of love for the land, rooted in the traditions of my grandfather, Salvatore Gioffre, a farmer from Reggio, Calabria. After moving to New York with his wife in search of a better life after WWII, he carried with him a deep knowledge of growing and cultivating food. Wherever he and his family settled, he built thriving gardens that nourished not just their bodies but their spirits. 

 

Growing up surrounded by these gardens, I developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of fresh, homegrown produce and the simple joy of watching life flourish from seed to harvest. Even after my grandfather's passing, my father and I continue to carry on his tradition of gardening—adding our own layers of meaning and purpose along the way.

 

In today's world, where GMO foods, pesticides, herbicides, and chemicals are all too common, the importance of growing our own food has never been clearer. The depletion of nutrients in our soils has mirrored a decline in the quality of the food we consume, which in turn impacts our health. Through my own personal health journey, I’ve come to realize that the best way to nourish our bodies and restore balance is to return to our roots—literally. That’s why, alongside my family, we grow, jar, and preserve our own food, sharing the abundance of our harvest with our community when our bounty is too great to keep to ourselves.

 

You can find us during the summer months hosting farm stands right outside our home on Sunday mornings, as well as at local farmers markets in Syosset. And as always, feel free to peek over our fence to see what’s growing—it’s all part of the community we’re building, one seed at a time.

 

At Over the Fence Organics, it’s not just about food—it’s about reconnecting to the land, to our heritage, and to the simple joys of growing and sharing the best nature has to offer.