Maple Hill Creamery Expands its 100% Grass-Fed Organic Network with 14 New Farms in Central Pennsylvania
Source: The DairyNews
Maple Hill Creamery, renowned as America’s pioneering 100% grass-fed organic dairy company, has announced a major expansion in Central Pennsylvania, particularly in Lancaster County. This expansion introduces 14 new farms to its existing network of 120 small, family-operated farms, emphasizing its commitment to high-quality, sustainable, and regenerative farming practices.
The expansion strategically places Maple Hill at the forefront of supporting local farmers who uphold its stringent standards of sustainability, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship. Each of the new farms will maintain an average herd of about 50 cows, guaranteeing that the milk produced is of the highest quality for Maple Hill Creamery’s range of dairy products.
The initiative begins with the inclusion of Springwood Organic Farm, managed by Dwight Stoltzfoos and his family, who have been pioneers in regenerative agriculture since the mid-90s. Transitioning to fully grass-fed operations in 2012, the Stoltzfoos family also actively engages in educating other farmers through various events held at their farm, promoting advancements in regenerative farming practices. This farm will now serve as Maple Hill Creamery’s flagship farm in Pennsylvania.
Tim Joseph, the founder of Maple Hill Creamery, expressed his enthusiasm for the expansion, stating, "We are thrilled to expand our operations into Pennsylvania and welcome these new farmers into the Maple Hill Creamery family. Our commitment to 100% grass-fed organic dairy is stronger than ever, and we are proud to support farmers who share our values and dedication to sustainable farming practices."
Further enriching this initiative, Maple Hill Creamery is also reaching out to other farmers in Pennsylvania interested in transitioning to 100% grass-fed organic farming methods. This move aims to enhance the brand’s farm network, thus strengthening its supply chain and ensuring broader consumer access to high-quality, grass-fed organic dairy products.
The newly integrated farms are slated to start producing milk for Maple Hill Creamery by the third quarter of 2024. This effort underscores Maple Hill Creamery’s dedication to partnering with farmers who either currently practice or are transitioning to 100% grass-fed organic farming.
Maple Hill Creamery's diverse product portfolio includes Whole and 2% Reduced Fat Milk; Plain and Vanilla Greek Yogurt; Plain, Strawberry, and Vanilla Kefir; Plain and Vanilla Cream on Top Yogurt; and Salted and Unsalted Butter varieties.
The initiative begins with the inclusion of Springwood Organic Farm, managed by Dwight Stoltzfoos and his family, who have been pioneers in regenerative agriculture since the mid-90s. Transitioning to fully grass-fed operations in 2012, the Stoltzfoos family also actively engages in educating other farmers through various events held at their farm, promoting advancements in regenerative farming practices. This farm will now serve as Maple Hill Creamery’s flagship farm in Pennsylvania.
Tim Joseph, the founder of Maple Hill Creamery, expressed his enthusiasm for the expansion, stating, "We are thrilled to expand our operations into Pennsylvania and welcome these new farmers into the Maple Hill Creamery family. Our commitment to 100% grass-fed organic dairy is stronger than ever, and we are proud to support farmers who share our values and dedication to sustainable farming practices."
Further enriching this initiative, Maple Hill Creamery is also reaching out to other farmers in Pennsylvania interested in transitioning to 100% grass-fed organic farming methods. This move aims to enhance the brand’s farm network, thus strengthening its supply chain and ensuring broader consumer access to high-quality, grass-fed organic dairy products.
The newly integrated farms are slated to start producing milk for Maple Hill Creamery by the third quarter of 2024. This effort underscores Maple Hill Creamery’s dedication to partnering with farmers who either currently practice or are transitioning to 100% grass-fed organic farming.
Maple Hill Creamery's diverse product portfolio includes Whole and 2% Reduced Fat Milk; Plain and Vanilla Greek Yogurt; Plain, Strawberry, and Vanilla Kefir; Plain and Vanilla Cream on Top Yogurt; and Salted and Unsalted Butter varieties.
