About Us
We are creating something special with our Calfe’s and Creameries. We have a trusted local brand of products that are recognized and respected in New England. We have local family farmers supplying these high-quality, fresh products.
We have a leadership team with the experience to develop and grow this concept nationally. And we have investment opportunities for you to join us on the ground floor. Dig in to find out more.
OUR BRAND & HISTORY
FAMILY FARMS
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The Farmer’s Cow Brand and History
People visiting our farms would ask, “Where can we buy your milk?” We realized people were looking for fresh, local products like humanely produced milk and eggs free of artificial growth hormones (rBST)... So, we formed The Farmer’s Cow.
Started in 2003, The Farmer's Cow® is a Connecticut-based farming cooperative of six family-owned farms dedicated to putting a face on local farming and to bring products directly to consumers. These small family farms were looking to compete against mega corporate farms, and to fill a consumer need.
Over the last two decades, The Farmer’s Cow has become a household brand for quality milk, eggs and ice cream which are sold in major grocery store chains across New England.
In 2012, The Farmer’s Cow opened The Farmer’s Cow Calfe & Creamery offering a menu of farm-fresh sandwiches and salads along with world class local ice cream. For ten years, this concept has served the Mansfield community, and has a proven recipe for success.
In partnership with Total Mortgage Arena and Garelick & Herbs, the brand has also expanded to open The Farmer’s Cow Creameries offering only ice cream products inside event and catering spaces. This allows for a more seasonal business, less waste, and taps into a segment that consumers embraced during the pandemic and haven’t stopped visiting.
Have a suggestion about new products or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you at info@fcdevcorp.com.
The Family Farms
Cushman Farm, Franklin, CT
Fairvue Farms, Woodstock, CT
Fairvue Farms was founded by Paul and Diane Miller next to the historic Woodstock Fairgrounds in 1961. They grow about 1,600 acres of corn and 1,000 acres of grass for silage on owned and rented land to feed their Holstein herd of 1,500 milking cows.
Each day the cows give 14,000 gallons of milk from three milking times per day. They are working with other farmers to better herd quality by having embryos from other farms implanted in their nursery cows. The Millers are members of Connecticut Farm Bu
Fort Hill Farms, Thompson, CT
Fort Hill Farms, managed by Jim Orr, Kristin Orr, and Kies and Jared LaVack, was founded April 1, 1943 by Kristin’s parents, Ernest and Norma O’Leary. The farm encompasses 600 acres, some of which is protected by the CT Farmland Preservation Program. They are also known for their annual corn maze, pumpkin picking, and lavender production.
A mixed herd of 210 Holstein, some Jersey and Guernsey cows are milked two times a day at 12am and 12pm. Fort Hill installed an anaerobic digester to manage manure storage and provide electricity for the farm. Kies and Jared have won the Outstanding Young Farmers Award for CT.
Gray Wall Farms, Lebanon, CT
Graywall Farms is operated by the Chesmer family. They started business in 1989 with 185 acres of leased land and just 80 cows. It has grown to 900 acres of owned land, with 725 acres protected by Connecticut’s Farmland preservation program.
The herd of mostly Holstein cows with a few Brown Swiss and Jersey cross breeds, are milked in shifts four times day. Graywall has been named Connecticut Dairy Farm of the Year for the New England Green Pasture Program.
Hytone Farm, Coventry, CT
Peracchio family founded Hytone farm in the rolling hills of Coventry in 1944. 1,000 acres of managed crop lands supports 600 Holstein cows that produce 3,300 pounds milk with two milking times per day.
Hytone Farm has received the Agrimark Quality Award for high quality milk for the last 10+ years, the New England Green Pastures award for innovation and excellence in conservation, and Connecticut’s Dairy Farm of Distinction Award. Hytone has installed a 1/2 megawatt anaerobic manure digester to provide electricity to the community.
Mapleleaf Farms, Hebron, CT
Mapleaf Farm was founded by the Ellis family back in 1903. They are proud to be good stewards, with 450 acres of managed land, 400 acres of which is preserved through CT Farmland Preservation program. Solar panels have been installed to provide power for the farm.
The milking herd of 280 Holstein and Jersey cows produces 2,280 gallons of milk a day in two milking times. Mapleleaf is Dairy Farm of Distinction and has been awarded the Century Farm Award. Ned Ellis has received the Outstanding Farmer Award.
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Join our amazing team at The Farmer's Cow Calfé & Creamery!
We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our dedicated team and be a part of our exciting, growing, restaurant company. Whether you're seeking a seasonal opportunity or a long-term career, we offer a dynamic work environment with plenty of room for growth and advancement.
No prior restaurant experience is necessary, but having a friendly and engaging personality, along with strong communication skills, is highly valued. Join us in creating delightful experiences and serving delicious food to our local communities. Apply now and become a valued member of The Farmer's Cow Calfé & Creamery team!
The Farmer’s Cow Calfé & Creamery offers a unique, farm-to-table opportunity with strong brand recognition in the fast-casual segment of the restaurant industry.