Generations of Sweet Corn and Seasonal Joy
In Clinton, there’s a farm where sweet corn is a local legend and fall weekends are filled with the scent of cider donuts and the sound of wagon wheels on gravel. Savicki’s Farm Market is where generations have worked the same land, turning family tradition into a community favorite.
Eric’s great-grandparents, both from Poland, began farming here in the 1940s. They raised nine children, and two of them, Eric’s great-uncle Walter “Sonny” Savicki and his grandfather, Roman Savicki, devoted their lives to the farm. It began as a dairy operation, but over the decades it evolved into the farm we know today.
Walter and Roman put Savicki sweet corn on the map, and to this day loyal customers insist they’ll only eat corn from this farm. Eric now carries on that legacy as sole proprietor, working every day to make his family proud. Like his uncle and grandfather before him, he has dedicated his life to the land. With his wife Melissa, he’s raising their children, Callie (14) and Luke (10), right here on the farm.
Fall Traditions
In the fall, the farm comes alive. Weekends in October bring hayrides that include a u-pick pumpkin and u-pick Indian corn, with some varieties perfect for popping. Apple cider donuts and cider slushies are weekend favorites, and the corn maze opens daily in late September.
School field trips add to the bustle, and Friday nights in October feature the Moonlight Maze—a family-friendly, non-scary event where visitors navigate the corn maze by flashlight under the moonlight.
“Our favorite part of fall is seeing families return year after year,” Eric says. “We feel honored that so many choose our farm to make their family memories. We love our farm and we especially love sharing it with others.”
A Family Affair
Savicki’s Farm Market is deeply rooted in the Clinton community, supporting local food pantries, fire departments, schools, and sports teams. Eric runs the farm full-time, supported by a retail staff who “love the farm as much as we do.”
Over the years, countless family members, friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins have helped out, making the farm truly a family affair. Melissa lends a hand in the summer when she’s not teaching fourth grade, and Callie and Luke are learning the ropes early.
Eric and Melissa also highlight the support of their parents, whose help in planting crops, pitching in during hayride season, or simply stopping in to offer encouragement has been invaluable.
Seasons of Joy
The farm’s seasons bring something new to look forward to. Spring starts with u-pick tulips, a full greenhouse, and fresh lemon donuts.
Summer means strawberry season with strawberry donuts, peak produce in July and August, and a four-acre sunflower field with walking trails, a u-cut flower area, and fresh blueberry donuts.
Fall wraps it all up with hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, a five-acre corn maze, and, of course, apple cider donuts. A new play area for kids, open daily at no charge, has quickly become a favorite stop for families.
Looking Ahead
The Savickis keep an open mind about the future. “We are constantly following what our customers want from their local farm and try our best to adapt to that,” Eric says.
Melissa adds her own perspective as both farmer and teacher: “Give yourself grace as you ease your children (and yourself) into a new school year. You don’t need to do it all! And, in my humble opinion, the best thing you can do to help your child in school is to snuggle up on the couch with a good book and read to them.”
Savicki’s Farm Market isn’t just where sweet corn has been perfected, it’s where traditions grow alongside crops, where customers become friends, and where a visit feels like coming home.
Visit Savicki’s Farm Market
Address: 3295 NY-12, Clinton, NY 13323
Phone: (315) 737-7949
September & October Hours: Monday–Saturday 9 am–6 pm; Sunday 10 am–5 pm
Corn Maze: Open daily starting late September
Hayrides: Saturdays & Sundays in October
Donuts: Available weekends
