Cultivating Abundance
A regenerative vegetable farm in Beloeil, Québec. Built on soil science, grown with care.
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The Farm
More flavourful, nutrient-rich vegetables
Selva Farms spans 12 acres of clay soil in Beloeil, in the heart of the Montérégie. Rich and dense, this soil naturally retains water and nutrients, promoting balanced growth and more flavourful, nutrient-rich vegetables.
The land was farmed conventionally six years ago; since then, no synthetic chemicals have been applied. We are reclaiming this soil through regenerative practices that build health season over season.
What We Grow
From May to October, we grow over 36 varieties of fresh vegetables in harmony with the soil and the seasons. Here's what each harvest has in store.
First Harvest
May & June
Peak Season
July & August
Autumn Harvest
September & October
Many crops carry across periods.
How We Grow
Natural Soil Building
Regenerative practices that build soil health rather than depleting it. No synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers.
Cover Cropping
Off-season cover crops prevent erosion, fix nitrogen, and build organic matter, the foundation of healthy soil.
Thoughtful Crop Rotation
Strategic rotation prevents disease, manages pests, and balances soil nutrients across the growing season.
Low-Tillage Techniques
Minimal soil disturbance protects soil structure and the living microbiome that feeds our plants.
Chemical-Free Farming
We follow organic and regenerative practices and are fully transparent about every input we apply to the soil.
Risk-Spread Crop Planning
36 varieties specifically designed to spread risk across different growing conditions and the full season.
What We Believe
We believe the future of agriculture belongs neither to nostalgia nor to industrial excess, but to careful, patient cultivation.
Prosperity begins in the soil. In care. In patience. In stewardship that improves the land year after year.
We farm with intention. We plan with care. We pay attention to what matters.
When you join Selva, you're not simply purchasing vegetables. You're supporting soil health, local resilience, and a community built around good food.
Abundance is not excess. It's something you build, season after season.
Our Story
Rooted in Three Worlds: From Sri Lanka to Crete to the Richelieu Valley, finding our soil together
Selva is a Tamil word. It means prosperity: not the kind you count, but the kind you cultivate. Richness of life, of growth, of abundance passed carefully from one generation to the next. In Spanish and Portuguese, selva means jungle: a dense, interconnected ecosystem where everything grows in relation to everything else. Layered. Resilient. Alive.
We chose this name because it holds both meanings at once. Structure and wildness. Wealth and vitality. A farm is both of these things, if you build it right.
Selva Farms brings together three founders from three traditions: Tamil, Greek, Québécois, each shaped by a different relationship to land, food, and community. What we share is the conviction that a farm should be built to last, rooted in its place, and generous with what it grows.
Melody
Co-Founder · The Root
Some people find their way to the land. Melody grew up on it. Raised on a farm in Saint-Marc-sur-Richelieu, ten minutes from where Selva Farms stands today, she spent her childhood in the fields and in the barn, riding horses and giving equestrian lessons before most kids had their first summer job. The Montérégie isn’t a place she discovered. It’s the place that shaped her. She went on to launch a healthcare technology startup, learning what it takes to turn an idea into something real: the storytelling, the grit, the discipline of making people believe in what you’re building. Coming to Selva Farms wasn’t a leap. It was a homecoming.
Yanni
Co-Founder · The Cultivator
Eight seasons across seven different plots of land, from small urban gardens to working market farms. Yanni learned to read soil with his hands, to know when a crop is ready by the way the leaves move, to plan a season the way a musician plans a set: with structure underneath and improvisation on top. His roots stretch to Crete, to a Mediterranean tradition where food is the centre of community and the land feeds everyone who cares for it. He brought that instinct to Québec, along with a deep connection to Montréal’s urban agriculture and food security communities.
Ian
Co-Founder · The Architect
Over two decades in strategic consulting taught Ian to see systems, measure what matters, and think in multi-year arcs. When he found himself standing on twelve acres of quiet land in Beloeil, he saw what a long-term builder sees: a piece of land with deep roots and unrealized potential, ready to be brought fully back to life. But he also saw what his Tamil heritage taught him to see: land as legacy. Soil as something you improve for the people who come after you. The word selva lived in his family long before it became the name of a farm.
The Partnership
Selva Farms was founded on a simple conviction: great farming requires vision, craft, and voice. Melody brings the roots: a childhood on Montérégie farmland, the entrepreneur’s eye for what makes people connect, and the deep local knowledge that only comes from growing up in the place you’re building. Yanni brings the agricultural mastery: eight seasons of experience, the instinct for soil and timing, the hands that coax abundance from the land. Ian brings the strategic architecture: the planning, the measurement, the long-term design. Three founders. Three traditions. One piece of land they’re building to last.
What is a CSA basket?
CSA (community supported agriculture) is a direct partnership between you and the farm.
At the start of the season, you reserve your share of the harvest. This allows us to plan our crops with precision and grow under the best conditions. In return, you receive a weekly basket of fresh vegetables, harvested in rhythm with the season.
Harvests vary with conditions, but one thing stays constant: freshness, quality, and transparency.
A relationship built on trust
In a CSA model, the risks and the harvests are shared.
Some weeks are more abundant, others more modest. This model allows us to grow with intention, without compromise, and to offer you quality food while supporting local, sustainable agriculture.
Why choose a CSA basket with us
More Flavourful, Nutrient-Rich Vegetables
Grown in living soil, harvested at peak ripeness, and delivered in under 48 hours.
Complete Transparency
You know how your food is grown, and by whom.
More Responsible Agriculture
Regenerative practices that improve the land season after season.
A Direct Connection with the Farm
We welcome you to visit the farm with your family and friends. We foster a more human experience, grounded in what is real.
Our vision
For us, CSA goes beyond a basket of vegetables. It is a meaningful way to build a direct relationship with a local farmer. It is a way to reconnect with what you eat, to value human-scale agriculture, and to offer a real alternative to industrial food.
How does CSA help small farmers?
- By providing revenue at the start of the season
- By allowing them to plan production and harvests in advance
- By offering the support of an engaged community
- By fostering direct communication between the farm and the people who eat the food
Why be part of a CSA?
- To eat fresh, local, seasonal produce
- To know the farmers who grow your food
- To directly support the local economy
- To encourage sustainable, responsible agriculture
- To support a human-scale farming operation
Reserve Your Basket
Reserve your share of the season.
Only 22 spots remaining for the 2026 season
The best way to support us is to pay by e-Transfer to — it helps us avoid transaction fees so every dollar goes directly to the farm.
2026 CSA Membership: Community Supported Agriculture
One membership. The same weekly basket. Choose how you pay.
PAY IN FULL
Full season covered. No further payments.
PAY IN TWO INSTALLMENTS
total $750
First payment now, second due June 15, 2026.
Both plans include identical weekly baskets: same contents, same quality.
What’s Included in Every Membership
- 20 weekly baskets (June – October)
- 6 to 10 items per basket
- Seasonal extras: flowers, herbs, and specialties
- Farm visit invitation
- Priority registration for next season
What to Expect in Your Basket
Spring & Early Summer
Lettuce, radish, kale, Swiss chard, beets, peas, green onions, fresh herbs
Peak Summer
Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, eggplant, bush beans, cucumbers, basil
Late Summer & Fall
Butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, turnips, Brussels sprouts, winter radish, pie pumpkins
Harvested Within 48 Hours
Your vegetables go from soil to basket in under two days. Freshness you can taste.
36 Varieties
Leafy greens, root vegetables, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, squash, melons, and seasonal specialties, curated weekly from what the soil produces at its best.
Know Your Farmer
Visit the farm, meet the team, and know exactly where your food comes from. Every CSA member is welcome.
Invest in the Season
Your subscription supports the farm from the start of the season, helping us invest in infrastructure, keep crops healthy, and build something that lasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your basket will be waiting for you at one of our pickup points:
• Beloeil — Direct from the farm
• Sainte-Julie — Near Blvd. Armand-Frappier / Chem. du Fer-à-Cheval
• Montréal — Near Rue Saint-Denis / Rue Rosemont
• Mont-Saint-Hilaire — Coming soon
• Saint-Bruno — Coming soon
Exact addresses and schedules will be shared before the season begins. Not sure which location works best for you? Reach out before placing your order — we’ll help you find the right fit.
Our baskets are curated based on what the soil is producing at its best each week. This approach minimizes waste, ensures peak quality, and keeps prices accessible. If you have a severe allergy, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
You may designate someone to pick up your basket on your behalf. Uncollected baskets will be donated to a local food bank. Your subscription supports local food access either way.
Yes. We offer a bi-weekly pickup option. This arrangement must be confirmed at the start of the season and will remain in place for its duration. You’ll receive the same quantity of vegetables and we ensure your produce is harvested within 48 hours of your pickup. Contact us to set this up.
We accept credit card payments directly on our website as well as Interac e-Transfers to info@fermesselva.com. If you prefer to pay by debit or cash, Contact us and we’ll make the arrangements.
We follow organic and regenerative practices but are not yet certified (organic uncertified). We do not use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or artificial fertilizers. We are transparent about every input we use, and our soil improvement practices are documented publicly.
Farming involves honest risk. If conditions reduce our harvest, your basket may be lighter some weeks. If conditions are excellent, your basket may exceed its value. If events delay our start date, we extend the season so you receive your full 20 weeks. Our 36-variety crop plan is specifically designed to spread risk.
Yes. Every CSA member is welcome to visit the farm, see our methods in action, or simply learn a bit about how food grows. We’ll share visiting details with subscribers.
Contact Us
Questions about the season, the farm, or your share? Reach us directly.
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