THE PROOF IS IN OUR PROCESS
At Olde Thompson, we know that being able to trace where our products are every step of the way is critical for ensuring the freshest garlic flavor possible while limiting our impact on the planet. By being fully transparent about how our garlic is grown, stored, packaged, shipped and sold, you can see for yourself the quality and care we put into our foods and the environment.
SEED
PLANTING
CULTIVATION
HARVEST
DEHYDRATION
BOTTLING
SHELF
GROUNDED IN GOODNESS STARTING WITH OUR FARMERS
GROUNDED IN GOODNESS STARTING WITH OUR FARMERS
Providing the flavorful sustainably-produced garlic starts with those who know it best – our farmer partners. By working solely with local farmers who are committed to using proven sustainable farming practices and don’t take shortcuts, we’re able to consistently deliver delicious high-quality garlic ingredients you can feel good about.
Here are some of the uncompromising steps our farmers take to ensure the quality of our garlic and maintain the integrity of their farmland.
Providing the flavorful sustainably-produced garlic starts with those who know it best – our farmer partners. By working solely with local farmers who are committed to using proven sustainable farming practices and don’t take shortcuts, we’re able to consistently deliver delicious high-quality garlic ingredients you can feel good about.
Here are some of the uncompromising steps our farmers take to ensure the quality of our garlic and maintain the integrity of their farmland.
BIODIVERSITY
BIODIVERSITY
1,544 acres of managed wetlands and 284 acres
of native habitat
1,544 acres of managed wetlands and 284 acres of native habitat
SOIL HEALTH
SOIL HEALTH
4,320 acres of cover crops
4,320 acres of cover crops
WATER STEWARDSHIP
WATER STEWARDSHIP
Ability to recharge over 1,200 acre-feet of floodwater per day and an average of 80% drip irrigation used across all crops, resulting in 15-30% water savings
Ability to recharge over 1,200 acre-feet of floodwater per day and an average of 80% drip irrigation used across all crops, resulting in 15-30% water savings
CANNON MICHAEL
Bowles Farming Co
6th generation farmer
CANNON MICHAEL
Bowles Farming Co
6th generation farmer
TONY AZEVEDO
Stone Land Co
3rd generation farmer
TONY AZEVEDO
Stone Land Co
3rd generation farmer
DON CAMERON
Terranova Ranch
Farming for over 36 years
DON CAMERON
Terranova Ranch
Farming for over 36 years
