--- title: Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership description: We all have the power to help! Pledge your support for 135 at-risk northeast organic family farms. image: https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/noff-featured.jpg --- - [Brand Partners](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/brand-partners) - [Retail Partners](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/retail-partners) - [Events](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/events) - [News](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/news) - [TAKE THE PLEDGE](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org#pledge) [![logo-noff](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_brand/logo-noff.svg) ![logo-noff-green](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_brand/logo-noff-green.svg) ](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org) [![logo-noff-green](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_brand/logo-noff-green.svg) ](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org) - [Home](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org) - [How You Can Help ](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/how-you-can-help) - [Donate](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/donate) - [Why Organic Family Farms Matter](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/why-organic-family-farms-matter) - [About ](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/our-story) - [The Board and Our Team](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/board) - [Careers](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/careers) - [Contact](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/contact-us) - [Brand Partners](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/brand-partners) - [Retail Partners](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/retail-partners) - [Events](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/events) - [News](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/news) - [TAKE THE PLEDGE](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org#pledge) - [Home](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org) - [How You Can Help ](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/how-you-can-help) - [How You Can Help](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/how-you-can-help) - [Donate](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/donate) - [Why Organic Family Farms Matter](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/why-organic-family-farms-matter) - [About ](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/our-story) - [About](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/our-story) - [The Board and Our Team](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/board) - [Careers](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/careers) - [Contact](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/contact-us) - [Brand Partners](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/brand-partners) - [Retail Partners](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/retail-partners) - [Events](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/events) - [News](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/news) - [TAKE THE PLEDGE](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org#pledge) ![homepage-banner-cows](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/homepage-banner-cows.jpg) ** ** # Support Northeast Organic Family Farms The loss of local family farms is not a new story for the Northeast. However, in the fall of 2021, 89 organic farms across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York received the devastating and unexpected news that Horizon Organic, the processor committed to purchasing their milk, would terminate contracts within 12–18 months. Soon after that, 46 organic family farms in eastern New York received similar notices from their processor, Maple Hill Creamery. The 135 termination notices placed a large percentage of the region’s organic dairy farms in financial jeopardy and created an urgent wake-up call for our region. Hard-working family farms in the Northeast – and the promise of a climate-positive, secure food system supported by their organic methods – face dire consequences. Simply put, we all must act to prevent farms from ever being placed in this position again. **Your Role as a Consumer** The first step in creating market stability and ensuring the future of the Northeast’s organic dairy farms is to increase the demand for the organic milk produced in our region. When consumers vote with their dollars and purchase from the brands committed to sourcing organic milk from our region, it sends a strong message that we value our local organic farms and want them to stay in business. You can help by taking a simple pledge stating that you’ll purchase from the brands committed to our region’s organic family farms. [TAKE THE PLEDGE](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org#pledge) ## Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership Region The Northeast has a unique set of challenges for producing and marketing organic milk. Seasonal conditions and distances from major grain production force farmers to constantly innovate and adapt to huge swings in supply costs. The region is blessed with an extraordinary group of committed, often multi-generational family farmers and processors who work tirelessly to provide organic dairy products. This map shows the region affected by the recent dairy contract terminations and the larger organic market that is critical to helping keep northeast farms economically viable. ** If you live within this region, you can play a crucial role in ensuring the future of Northeast organic dairy for generations to come.**** ** ![graphic-farm-map-v2](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_graphics/graphic-farm-map-v2.png?width=1180&name=graphic-farm-map-v2.png)   ## We all have the power to help! Simply by pledging to purchase a portion of our weekly dairy items from any [participating organic brands](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/brand-partners), we can all help ensure the survival and success of organic dairy farms in the Northeast. Joining is simple! Just fill out the pledge below to demonstrate your commitment to supporting the brands that use milk from our northeast organic family farms. Large numbers of pledges are the most powerful way to persuade retailers to increase the amount of northeast organic family farm milk products they carry. Make your purchasing power count by pledging today! ![photo-collage](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/photo-collage.png) ## We all have the power to help! Simply by pledging to purchase a portion of our weekly dairy items from any of the participating organic brands, we can all help ensure the survival and success of these farm families. Joining is simple! Just fill out the pledge below, and then in the coming weeks and months, we will share our pledge numbers with grocers, restaurateurs, cafeterias, and other outlets that purchase and sell dairy products across the region. Large numbers of pledges are the most powerful way to persuade them to become Retail Partners in our effort by increasing the amount of northeast organic family farm milk products they carry. Make your purchasing power count by pledging today! [* * ](https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/275827/sr-assets/images/sr-two-col-gallery-01-01.jpg) [* * ](https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/275827/sr-assets/images/sr-two-col-gallery-01-02.jpg) [* * ](https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/275827/sr-assets/images/sr-two-col-gallery-01-03.jpg) [* * ](https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/275827/sr-assets/images/sr-two-col-gallery-01-04.jpg) ![icon-cheese-2](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_graphics/icon-cheese-2.svg) ##### Cheese ![icon-milk](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_graphics/icon-milk.svg) ##### Milk ![icon-yogurt](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_graphics/icon-yogurt.svg) ##### Yogurt ![icon-cottage-cheese](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_graphics/icon-cottage-cheese.svg) ##### Cottage Cheese ## Our Northeast Organic Family Farms Need and Deserve Your Support Your pledge will make all the difference This partnership was created to encourage ALL stakeholders in the food system—consumers, retailers, and vendors—to support and safeguard our region’s organic family farmers. The stunningly simple secret to our modern food system is that “consumers rule.” Grocers, restaurants, cafeterias, and even online retailers always try to obtain and sell whatever products we consumers seek. So, when large numbers of consumers demand increased availability of certified organic products from northeast family farms, retailers and vendors will work hard to offer those products. Your pledge to purchase one-quarter of your weekly dairy items from the brands that buy their milk from northeast organic family farms sends a clear signal to food outlets that you want them to prioritize these farmers’ products. ![photo-bar-farms-01](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_photos/photo-bar-farms-01.jpg) ## Why Organic Family Farms Matter (And why this partnership was created) Family farms reconnect us to the land and each other. They provide our communities with beautiful open spaces, abundant wildlife habitats, and rural charm. We pick fruit in their fields and orchards and pet their cows at county fairs. Family farms remind us where our food comes from—and how good it can taste. When you pledge to buy the products from our region’s organic family farmers, you are not just helping to keep these farms financially viable. You are supporting true Environmental and Health Heroes. Moreover, you are helping to support a fairer, more stable agricultural market, which keeps thousands of small family farms in business and thriving. In fact, organic milk prices are traditionally more stable than the conventional dairy market, so organic farmers often have an easier job of covering production costs. That means they have a better chance of keeping the lights on at the farm and the cows out in the pasture, where they belong. [TAKE THE PLEDGE](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org#pledge) --- ## The Brands You Should Support These Brand Partners are committed to sourcing the majority (in most cases ALL) of their milk from organic farms in the Northeast. Support local, organic dairy farmers when you purchase from these brands. ![Balfour Farm logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/021224_BalfourFarm_FinalLogoMarks%20primary%20logo_Page_1.jpg) **Balfour Farm** Pittsfield, ME Fresh cheeses, cave aged raw milk cheeses, yogurt --- [Contact](https://www.balfourfarmdairy.com/contact) --- [Where to Buy](https://www.balfourfarmdairy.com) ![Berle Farm logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/berle-farm-logo-1.png) **Berle Farm** Hoosick Falls, NY Cheese, yogurt, milk --- [Contact](https://www.berlefarm.com/contact-us) --- [Where to Buy](https://www.berlefarm.com/where-to-buy) ![BrookRidge Farm Organic Dairy logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-02-06%20at%2012.00.34%20PM.png) **BrookRidge Farm Organic Dairy** Lyman, ME Raw Milk --- [Contact](https://www.facebook.com/BrookRidgeorganicdairyfarm/) Email [brookridgefarmorganicdairy@gmail.com](mailto:brookridgefarmorganicdairy@gmail.com) **Buttercup Mountain Farm** Orange, VT Raw Milk --- [Contact](https://buttercupmountainfarm.com/#details) --- Where to Buy: Farm store ![Butterworks Farm logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/butterworks-farm-logo.png) **Butterworks Farm** Westfield, VT Yogurt, cream, kefir, buttermilk --- [Contact](http://butterworksfarm.com/) --- [Where to Buy](http://butterworksfarm.com/where-to-find-butterworks-products/) **Callie's Creamery** Peterborough, NH Yogurt --- [Contact](https://www.biodynamicsolutions.org/contact-us/) --- [Where to Buy](https://callie.biodynamicsolutions.org/our-yogurt/) ![Champlain Valley Creamery, LTD logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/champlain-valley-creamery-logo.png) **Champlain Valley Creamery, LTD** Middlebury, VT Cheese --- [Contact](https://cvcream.com/contact/) --- [Where to Buy](https://cvcream.com/sales/) **Chase Hill Farm & Creamery** Warwick, MA Milk, cheese --- Contact: 978-544-3752 [chasehillfarm@gmail.com](mailto:chasehillfarm@gmail.com) --- Where to Buy: Farm store ![Earthwise Farm & Forest logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/earthwise-farm-and-forest-logo-edited.png) **Earthwise Farm & Forest** Bethel, VT Raw Milk --- [Contact](https://www.earthwisefarmandforest.com) [info@earthwisefarmandforest.com](mailto:info@earthwisefarmandforest.com) --- [Where to Buy](https://www.earthwisefarmandforest.com/shop) Farm store ![Fuzzy Udder Creamery logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/fuzzy-utter-creamery.png) **Fuzzy Udder Creamery** Whitefield, ME Cheese --- [Contact](https://www.fuzzyudder.com/) --- [Where to Buy](https://www.fuzzyudder.com/wholesale) ![Grace Pond Farm logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/grace-pond-farm-logo.png) **Grace Pond Farm** Thomaston, ME Milk --- [Contact](http://gracepondfarm.com/contact) --- [Where to Buy](http://gracepondfarm.com/where-to-find-us) ![Hawthorne Valley Farm logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/Hawthorn%20Valley%20circle.png) **Hawthorne Valley Farm** Ghent, NY Milk, yogurt, cheese --- [Contact](https://farm.hawthornevalley.org/contact/) --- [Where to Buy](https://farm.hawthornevalley.org/find-our-products/) ![Kiss the Cow logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/kiss-the-cow-logo.png) **Kiss the Cow** Barnard, VT Milk, ice cream --- [Contact](https://www.kissthecowfarm.com/reach-out.html) --- [Where to Buy](https://www.kissthecowfarm.com/how-to-buy.html) ![Kriemhild Dairy logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/kriemhild-dairy-farms-logo.png) **Kriemhild Dairy** Hamilton, NY Butter, heavy cream, milk, buttermilk --- [Contact](http://www.kriemhilddairy.com/) --- [Where to Buy](http://www.kriemhilddairy.com/locations.html) ![Larson Farm & Creamery logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/larson-farm-logo.png) **Larson Farm & Creamery** Wells, VT Yogurt, gelato, butter, milk --- [Contact](https://www.larsonfarmvt.com/contact-us) --- Where to Buy: CSA, farm stands, and stores **Meadowsweet Farm** Hawley, MA Raw milk --- Contact: 413-412-3543 --- Where to Buy: Farm store ![Miller Farm/Miller Milk LLC logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/miller-farm-logo.png) **Miller Farm/Miller Milk LLC** Vernon, VT Milk --- Contact: (802) 988-6455 [millermilkllc@gmail.com](mailto:millermilkllc@gmail.com) --- Where to Buy: Brattleboro Food Co-op, Putney Food Co-op, local farm markets, Stonyfield products ![Misty Brook logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/misty-brook-farm-logo.png) **Misty Brook** Albion, ME Milk, half & half, cream --- [Contact](https://mistybrook.com) 207-437-4719 [MistyBrookOrganicFarm@yahoo.com](mailto:MistyBrookOrganicFarm@yahoo.com) --- [Where to Buy](https://mistybrook.com/find-us/stores-that-carry-our-products/) ![Nezinscot Farm logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/Nezinscot%20Farm%20logo.png) **Nezinscot Farm** Turner, ME Cheese --- [Contact](https://www.nezinscotfarm.com/contact-us/) --- [Where to Buy](https://shop.nezinscotfarm.com/collections/fromagerie) ![Organic Valley - CROPP Cooperative logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/organic-valley-logo.png.png) **Organic Valley - CROPP Cooperative** All NE Milk, cream, cheese, butter --- [Contact](https://www.organicvalley.coop/contact-us/) --- [Where to Buy](https://www.organicvalley.coop/store-locator/) National distribution ![Rogers Farmstead logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/RF_badge_insta.png) **Rogers Farmstead** Berlin, VT Milk, yogurt, cheese --- [Contact](https://www.rogersfarmstead.com/about-us) --- [Where to Buy](https://farmerstoyou.com) Co-ops and farm stores in VT ![Sidehill Farm logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/sidehill-farm-logo.png) **Sidehill Farm** Hawley, MA Yogurt, cultured sour cream, cheese --- [Contact](http://www.sidehillfarm.net/) 413-339-0033 [info@sidehillfarm.net ](mailto:info@sidehillfarm.net) --- [Where to Buy](http://www.sidehillfarm.net/find) ![Stony Pond Farm logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/Stony%20Pond%20Farm%20Logo.jpg) **Stony Pond Farm** Fairfield, VT Cheese --- [Contact](https://www.stonypondfarm.com/) --- [Where to Buy](https://www.stonypondfarm.com/wheretobuy) ![Stonyfield Organic logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/stonyfield-organic-logo.png) **Stonyfield Organic** Londonderry, NH Yogurt, milk, cream --- [Contact](https://www.stonyfield.com/contact-us) --- [Where to Buy](https://www.stonyfield.com/products/store-locator) National distribution ![Strafford Organic Creamery logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/strafford-organic-creamery-logo.png) **Strafford Organic Creamery** Strafford, VT Milk, ice cream --- [Contact](https://straffordcreamery.com) [info@straffordcreamery.com](mailto:info@straffordcreamery.com) --- [Where to Buy](https://straffordcreamery.com/where-to-buy/) **Straw's Farm** Newcastle, ME Milk --- Contact: [strawsfarm@gmail.com](mailto:strawsfarm@gmail.com) **The Grey Barn** Chilmark, MA Cheese --- [Contact](https://www.thegreybarnandfarm.com/contactus) --- [Where to Buy](https://dibruno.com/search.php?search_query=grey%20barn§ion=product) Farm store ![The Milkhouse logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/milkhouse-new-logo.png) **The Milkhouse** Monmouth, ME Milk, yogurt --- [Contact](http://www.mainemilkhouse.com) [mainemilkhouse@gmail.com](mailto:mainemilkhouse@gmail.com) --- [Where to Buy](http://www.mainemilkhouse.com/distribution) ![Tide Mill Organic Farm, LLC logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/tide-mill-organic-farm-logo.png) **Tide Mill Organic Farm, LLC** Edmunds, ME Milk --- [Contact](https://tidemillorganicfarm.com/contact.htm) --- [Where to Buy](https://tidemillorganicfarm.com/find-us.htm) ![von Trapp Farmstead logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/von-trapp-farmstead-logo.png) **von Trapp Farmstead** Waitsfield, VT Cheese, milk, yogurt --- [Contact](https://vontrappfarmstead.shopsettings.com/) (802) 496-6100 [info@vontrappfarmstead.com](mailto:info@vontrappfarmstead.com) --- [Where to Buy](https://vontrappfarmstead.com/locations) Farm store, milk CSA Online from[ Jasper Hill Farm](https://www.jasperhillfarm.com/) **White Orchard Farm** Frankfort, ME Milk --- Contact: 207-223-5525 [12browncows@gmail.com](mailto:12browncows@gmail.com) --- Where to Buy: Farm store, Bangor Natural Living Center **Wilson Farm** Greensboro, VT Ice Cream --- [Contact](https://wilsonfarmvermont.com/) --- [Where to Buy](https://wilsonfarmvermont.com/pages/contact) Farm store, Springfield Food Co-op ![Wolfe's Neck Center for Education and the Environment logo](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/wolfes-neck-center-logo.png) **Wolfe's Neck Center for Education and the Environment** Freeport, ME Milk --- Contact: [bgotschall@wolfesneck.org](mailto:bgotschall@wolfesneck.org) --- Where to Buy: Farm store ![graphic-farm-silhouette](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_graphics/graphic-farm-silhouette.svg) ## The Partnership Story Sometimes, it takes a crisis to wake us up that something needs to be done. Stonyfield co-founder and former long-time CE-Yo Gary Hirshberg came up with an idea for a region-wide partnership between consumers, large and small dairy processors, retailers, restaurants, school lunch programs, college cafeterias, and of course, our region’s hard-working organic family farmers. The idea is to enlist tens of thousands of northeast consumers, and retail and institutional customers, in a partnership that will provide stable, long-term demand for products made with the milk produced in our region’s organic family farms. Protect and ensure their future by joining as a partner in this effort today. [TAKE THE PLEDGE](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org#pledge) ![the-partnership-story](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/the-partnership-story.jpg) --- ## Partnership Board of Directors ##### Peter Allison Farm to Institution New England ##### Abbie and Leon Corse Vermont Organic Dairy Farmers ##### Claire Eaton Director, Natural Resource Markets & Economic Development. Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry ##### Gary Hirshberg Founder and Chair of the Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership; Co-Founder and Chief Organic Optimist at Stonyfield Farm ##### Britt Lundgren Director of Organic and Sustainable Agriculture at Stonyfield Organic, NH ##### Annie Watson Maine Organic Milk Company and Dairy Farmer ##### Eric Ziehm New York Organic Dairy Farmer ## Board of Advisors ##### Michael Brown Regional Pool Manager for CROPP Cooperative, ME ##### Erbin Crowell Executive Director of the Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) ##### Jesse Laflamme Former CEO and Owner of Pete and Gerry’s Organics, LLC ##### Rose Forrest Sustainability Coordinator, Massachusetts & Rhode Island Universities, Sodexo, Inc. , RI ##### Laura Ginsburg Dairy Development and Innovation Lead - Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets - * * - * * - * * - * * ##### Peter Miller Organic Dairy Farmer and Processor, Miller Family Farm, VT ##### Samantha Sackin Vice President of Marketing, Integrated Communications at Organic Valley ##### Albert Straus Founder and CEO, Straus Family Creamery, CA ## Our Team ##### Christina Johantgen Executive Director ##### Janice Blydenburgh Field Coordinator ![photo-farm-donate-short](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/hubfs/_photos/photo-farm-donate-short.jpeg) ## Donate The Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership is an educational project affiliated with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, a 501(c)3 Charitable Non-Profit Organization. Our efforts to educate and build a region-wide commitment to helping to keep the northeast’s organic family farmers financially supported and viable depends completely on the generosity of our donors. All donations are tax deductible. Please donate whatever you can by clicking the button below. [DONATE](https://www.saveorganicfamilyfarms.org/donate) - [* * ](https://www.facebook.com/saveorganicfamilyfarms/) - [* * ](https://twitter.com/NOFFPartner) - [* * ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-organic-family-farm-partnership) - [* * ](https://www.instagram.com/noffpartner/) ©2026 Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership. All rights reserved.