Sang Lee Farms

What Sang Lee Farms does

Sang Lee Farms is a fourth-generation, family-operated certified organic vegetable farm located on the North Fork of Long Island in Peconic, New York. The farm produces more than 300 heirloom and organic non-GMO vegetable varieties across its 100-acre operation using regenerative practices — complex diversified cover cropping, water conservation, and limited tillage — and has held NOFA-NY organic certification since 2004. Produce is harvested, washed, and handled within 48 hours of reaching customers via an exclusively direct-to-consumer distribution model that includes a 24-week Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription running June through November, a year-round on-site farmstand open seven days a week, and weekly Saturday farmers markets in Westhampton Beach and Northport. Supporting revenue streams include a spring nursery garden center, prepared and value-added products made in an on-site certified organic kitchen, and a growing portfolio of fee-based workshops (herbalism, children's education, plant dyeing, fitness) and community events that monetize the farm as an experiential venue. The current operators are Fred Lee and Lucy Lee (2nd and 3rd generation); the 4th generation has been born into the family, and ownership remains concentrated within the Lee family with no institutional investors, parent company, or public listing. Geographic scope is Northeast US; customer base consists of Long Island-area individual consumers and CSA members; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Sang Lee Farms

Legal name

Sang Lee Farms

Website

https://sangleefarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sang Lee Farms is a fourth-generation, NOFA-NY certified organic vegetable farm on Long Island's North Fork that sells over 300 heirloom varieties directly to consumers through a 24-week CSA, on-site farmstand, two weekly farmers markets, nursery, kitchen value-added products, and fee-based workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Vegetables and Produce

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Vegetable & Melon Farming (Open-Field) (AFAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE), Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Organic vegetables
• Heirloom produce
• CSA program
• Farmstand retail
• Organic farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Peconic

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CSA Subscriptions: Seasonal Community Supported Agriculture subscription program running 24 weeks from June through November, offering partial and full shares of produce. 2026 season CSA is closed with a waitlist available.
2. Farmstand Retail: Retail farmstand open 7 days a week selling the farm's own certified organic vegetables, prepared foods and value-added products from the on-site certified organic kitchen, plus local/organic products from partner farms and makers.
3. Farmers Market Sales: Seasonal outdoor farmers markets held every Saturday at Westhampton Beach (9AM–1PM) and Northport (8AM–12:30PM) through November. Produce sold directly to consumers at market stalls.
4. Nursery Garden Center: Spring seasonal sales of herb and vegetable plant starts, seeds (from High Mowing Organics), soil products (Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix, Potting Soil, Compost, Tomato & Vegetable Soil), and pots for home gardeners.
5. Workshops and Events: Fee-based workshops including children's workshops ($80), herbalism workshops ($75), plant dyeing workshops ($100), Farm Fit classes ($50), community meet-ups ($90), and specialty events. Taught by both farm staff and external instructors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sang Lee Farms is a certified organic family farm that grows more than 300 varieties of heirloom and organic vegetables on 100 acres on the North Fork of Long Island. The farm sells directly to consumers through a 24-week CSA subscription program (June–November), a year-round on-site farmstand, two weekly seasonal farmers markets, and a seasonal nursery garden center. It also offers educational workshops and operates an on-site certified organic kitchen producing prepared and value-added foods.

Product overview

Sang Lee Farms is a fourth-generation family-operated certified organic farm on the North Fork of Long Island, operating as a diversified agricultural business with a direct-to-consumer model. The core offerings center on their CSA program (24-week seasonal vegetable shares from June-November), retail farmstand, and farmers market operations. Supporting these are educational workshop programs including herbalism workshops (tinctures, infused oils, teas), children's summer workshops, plant dyeing workshops, and fitness classes. The farm also maintains a nursery garden center and an online vegetable encyclopedia as educational resources. Together these form an integrated farm-to-consumer experience combining fresh produce distribution with educational programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CSA Program Community Supported Agriculture program offering 24-week vegetable shares from June through November with partial and full share options. Customers subscribe seasonally and pick up produce weekly at designated neighborhood dropsites.
• Farmstand Retail On-site retail farmstand offering the farm's certified organic vegetables and fruits, prepared and value-added products from the on-site certified organic kitchen, plus local and organic products from partner farms. Includes playground and picnic areas for visitors.
• Farmers Markets Weekly farmers market participation at two Long Island locations: Westhampton Beach (Saturdays 9AM–1PM) and Northport/Cow Harbor (Saturdays 8AM–12:30PM), operating seasonally through November.
• Nursery Garden Center Seasonal nursery offering herb and vegetable plant starts, organic seeds from High Mowing Organics, soil products from Coast of Maine, and pots for home gardeners during the spring season.
• Herbalism Workshops Educational workshops covering herbal medicine making including tinctures, infused oils, and teas. Participants make their own herbal products to take home, taught by herbalist Kayla Barthelme of Soul Creations Apothecary & Herb Farm.
• Children's Summer Workshops Friday summer workshops for ages 4–8 running July through August. Topics include Fruit Jam-Boree, Field to Fork, Sun & Shadows, Slice of Summer, and Young Foragers, led by youth educators Trish Wescott and Cara Slotkin.
• Plant Dyeing Workshops Natural dye workshops teaching vat dyeing and bundle dyeing techniques using plants and botanicals. Participants learn to dye linen and silk items using mordant processes, instructed by Ana Burcroff.
• Farm Fit Workshops Full-body strength fitness classes held outdoors amidst the farm fields and beehives, led by certified personal trainer Sarah Borg of Little Miss Fit, designed for participants of all levels with a focus on women's fitness.
• Community Meet-Up Events Family-oriented community gatherings at the farm for up to five people, including field and greenhouse tours, bee hive education, foraging activities, and group art projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vegetables harvested within 48 hours of delivery to customers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NOFA-NY (Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York)coreOthersNOFA-NY provides third-party organic certification for Sang Lee Farms. The farm has been certified organic by NOFA-NY for over 15 years. NOFA-NY also awarded Sang Lee Farms 'Farmer's of the Year' in 2019 for dedication to organic principles.
• Soul Creations Apothecary & Herb FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerbalist Kayla Barthelme, owner of Soul Creations Apothecary & Herb Farm, serves as the instructor for Sang Lee Farms' Making Herbal Medicine workshop series (tinctures, infused oils, teas). She grows medicinal and culinary herbs on the North Fork of Long Island using regenerative, organic practices.
• Way of WildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAisa of Way of Wild serves as flower farmer and floral designer for Sang Lee Farms workshops including herbal wreath workshops and dahlia workshops. She teaches natural, nature-inspired floral design techniques.
• Little Miss FitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSarah Borg, certified personal trainer and owner of Little Miss Fit on Long Island, leads the Farm Fit: Full-Body Strength workshops at Sang Lee Farms. Her approach focuses on supportive, individualized fitness for women.
• Jamesport Coffee RoastersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-founded by Ana Burcroff (plant dyeing workshop instructor). Cold brew and coffee beans are available at Sang Lee Farms' farmstand for purchase, representing a product resale relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Norwich Meadows Farm: Organic vegetable farm in Norwich, NY (NOFA-NY region) selling via CSA, farmstand, and a prepared-kitchen program. Directly comparable premium organic positioning, CSA + farmstand model, and on-site value-added kitchen.
• Quail Hill Farm: Long Island (Amagansett) certified organic farm operated by the Peconic Land Trust, running a CSA plus farmstand and farmer markets. Directly comparable to Sang Lee on geography (Long Island), certification (NOFA-NY organic), and a multi-channel D2C operating model including CSA.
• Garden of Eve Organic Farm & Market: Riverhead, NY organic farm running CSAs, an on-site farm market, u-pick, and value-added products. Comparable in scale, Long Island geography, organic certification, and CSA + farmstand + value-added revenue stack.
• Restoration Farm: Centerport, NY certified organic CSA farm on Long Island with farmstand and events. Comparable CSA-first D2C model in the same Long Island consumer base as Sang Lee.
• Amber Waves Farm: Amagansett, NY organic farm operating a CSA, farmstand, and educational programming including children's summer workshops. Closest structural analog to Sang Lee's mixed produce/workshop model on eastern Long Island.
• Satur Farms: Cutchogue, NY organic farm on the North Fork producing greens, herbs, and specialty vegetables primarily through wholesale and direct channels. Comparable North Fork geography, organic certification, and herb/vegetable variety focus.
• Breezy Hill Farm & Goat Dairy: Stone Ridge, NY (Hudson Valley) NOFA-NY certified organic farm operating CSA shares, farmstand, and educational programming. Comparable NOFA-NY organic certification and CSA + farmstand + education revenue mix in the NY region.

Regional players

• Wickham's Fruit Farm: Cutchogue, NY multi-generational North Fork farm operating a farmstand with seasonal produce, cider, and baked goods. Comparable Long Island North Fork farmstand heritage business but more fruit/cider heavy than Sang Lee's vegetable focus.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Pocantico Hills, NY farm and education center combining regenerative organic farming with restaurants, educational programming, and on-site events. Comparable organic + education programming model at a larger, more institutionalized scale.

Emerging players

• Matt's Organic / Roots & Co. Smaller-scale Long Island and NYC area organic farm operators running hyperlocal CSA programs and farmer-market stalls. Comparable nascent-D2C organic farm operator in the same NY consumer market targeting premium CSA buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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