Santa Rosa Microgreen Farmer Embraces Sustainability

Erica Bergere's Sabi Greens partners with Oliver's Market to bring hyperlocal, organic microgreens to Sonoma County

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:48am

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Erica Bergere, a Santa Rosa resident, started a modest microgreens operation in her garage in 2023 that has since blossomed into a supply partnership with Oliver's Market, serving all four of their Sonoma County locations. Bergere's Sabi Greens offers a variety of nutrient-dense microgreens and has implemented an innovative jar deposit program to reduce waste, setting a new standard for small-scale agriculture.

Why it matters

The rise of hyperlocal food production like Sabi Greens reflects growing consumer demand for fresh, healthy, and locally sourced produce. Bergere's commitment to sustainability through organic certification and her jar deposit program also aligns with broader trends towards reducing environmental impact and supporting local economies.

The details

What began as a small microgreens operation in Bergere's garage has expanded to supply all four Oliver's Market locations in Sonoma County. Sabi Greens offers a variety of microgreens, including unique options like cantaloupe, that are prized for their concentrated nutritional value and vibrant flavors. Bergere's innovative jar deposit program, modeled after Straus Family Creamery's bottle return system, has already diverted over 8,000 glass jars from landfills, further demonstrating her commitment to sustainability.

  • Bergere started her microgreens operation in her garage in 2023.
  • Sabi Greens began supplying Oliver's Market in Sonoma County in 2024.
  • Bergere recently became certified organic.

The players

Erica Bergere

A Santa Rosa resident who started a microgreens operation in her garage in 2023 that has since grown into a supply partnership with Oliver's Market.

Sabi Greens

Bergere's microgreens company that offers a variety of nutrient-dense and flavorful microgreen varieties, including unique options like cantaloupe.

Oliver's Market

A Sonoma County grocery store chain that has partnered with Sabi Greens to sell their microgreens in all four of its locations.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Oliver's Market plans to open a fifth Sonoma County store in 2027, which will likely include Sabi Greens products.

The takeaway

Bergere's success with Sabi Greens highlights the growing trend of hyperlocal food production and the increasing consumer demand for fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced produce. Her commitment to reducing waste through the jar deposit program sets a new standard for small-scale agriculture and aligns with broader sustainability initiatives in the grocery industry.