Selvi’s Story
My name is Selvi , and I am the founder and farmer of Sapling Farms. I was raised on a farm in India, where I watched my parents grow seasonal crops all year long. My siblings and I would assist our parents in producing veggies to take to our local farmer’s market in a city called Oddanchatram, known for being the vegetable capital of South India. My first lessons in farming were from my father, who made me see the beauty of seeds turning into plants that produce food for our community. Farming became my passion from a very young age but little did I know that I would continue my family’s legacy as a farmer one day. My love for growing food traveled with me as I moved across the world to the U.S. The language may have been new, but the land was not. So I began doing what I did best: growing. There was never a year in which my garden was empty, and I even began learning how to grow veggies that were native to Texas but foreign to me. My goal was just to provide my family with nutritious meals using our very own freshly grown produce, but our abundant garden soon began producing veggies not just for us, but also our neighbors and friends.
Our Beginning
Seeing how much my gardening benefited my local community, I wondered if I could turn my passion into a profession. In 2017, I founded Sapling Farms with the mission to grow produce using organic principles. While the journey has not been easy, I continue to learn and incorporate better farming practices, not just for our own health but also the earth’s. I now grow a wide variety of crops year-round, including many of the nutritious Indian greens and gourds I grew up with, and offer them for sale at various farmers markets in the DFW metroplex. For veggie lovers, we even offer a weekly, customizable CSA box, where members get first-pick from our harvest. Farming and bringing my produce to the community has been an amazing experience, and I would like to thank you all for welcoming Sapling Farms with open arms. My family and I enjoy getting to know our customers and inspiring healthy, whole, and abundant living. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by our stall, come visit us soon! We look forward to serving you and having all the veggie lovers out there join our CSA.
Our Mission
Sapling Farms seeks to nourish our neighbors at the most fundamental level with healthy food options and a strong support network. We aim to grow fresh produce locally using natural organic principles and make healthy eating accessible to families and communities in the DFW Metroplex area. Our CSA members will get first pick of each weekly harvest during the season before the rest is taken to local farmers markets for the general public. Any surplus will be donated to low income families and food banks in our area.
Get Involved
If you live near our farm or want to get out of the city for a bit, get involved, breath some fresh air, and prepare to get your hands dirty. We accept volunteers of all skill levels for various roles. No preparation is necessary; we will teach you all the skills you will need for the job! Teenagers 14 years and older can also earn community service hours. We gladly accept donations as well, as they are vital to our growth. Consider donating today, helping fund seeds, soil, tools, outreach, and more.