Agricultural Consulting at Claverach Farm
Thirty years of working with the land, not against it.
Sam brings three decades of hands-on experience growing vegetables and wine grapes to every consultation. Rooted in biological farming principles, his approach treats your farm or garden as a living ecosystem — one that, properly nurtured, will feed itself, defend itself, and reward you with extraordinary produce.
Soil Testing & Analysis — Comprehensive soil testing followed by clear, actionable interpretation. Sam translates lab results into practical language — what your soil has, what it needs, and why it matters for your specific crops.
Soil Amendment — Targeted amendment programs using biological inputs to build long-term soil health. From mineral balancing to organic matter strategies, we work toward soil that feeds your crops from the ground up.
Biological Pest Control — Effective, ecologically sound pest management that avoids synthetic chemicals. Sam identifies the root causes of pest pressure and designs strategies that restore natural balance rather than disrupting it.
Biochar & Alternative Inputs — Guidance on proven alternative products including biochar for carbon sequestration, water retention, and microbial habitat — along with other innovative inputs suited to your land and goals.
Fermented Biofertilizers — Learn to make powerful, low-cost biostimulants from on-farm or garden materials — fermented plant extracts, compost teas, and other preparations that supercharge soil biology and plant health.
Nutrient Density & Brix — Crops grown in truly healthy soil taste better and nourish more. Sam helps you maximize nutrient density in vegetables and push brix levels in wine grapes — the metrics that define exceptional flavor and quality.
Weed Management — Weeds are often a symptom, not the problem. Sam reads your weed population as an indicator of soil conditions and crafts strategies that address underlying causes while reducing weed pressure over time.
Ecosystem Farm Planning — A whole-farm or whole-garden perspective that considers biodiversity, beneficial insect habitat, water cycles, and the relationships between all living things on your land. Farming in harmony with nature, not in spite of it.
Farm-to-Table Integration — Guidance on taking your harvest all the way to the table — whether that means value-added food products, farm dinners, or simply knowing how to store, prepare, and share what you grow at its peak.
Every farm and garden is different. Consultations begin with listening — to you, and to what your land is already telling us. Whether you're managing a working vineyard, a market garden, or a backyard plot, Sam meets you where you are and builds a path forward that's grounded in biology, experience, and a genuine love of growing. Email Sam for prices and scheduling.
