named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy
Produces and distributes minimally pasteurized, non-standardized whole milk and dairy products from ten family farms, emphasizing freshness, cow comfort, and local processing in Kingston, NY
Our Values Initiative
Educational outreach promoting the nutritional superiority of real dairy, transparency in sourcing, and the importance of low somatic cell counts and natural omega-3 production in milk quality
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local Food Market Operation 2 activities
- Consumer product access supportProvides a product locator tool to help customers find Hudson Valley Fresh items at local retailers.
- Operation of retail and direct-to-consumer sales channelsOperates a farm store and sells products at local farmers markets, offering Hudson Valley Fresh dairy products along with local beef and cheese. Also supplies milk products to regional schools in various formats including half pints, grab-and-go bottles, and bulk five-gallon bags.
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Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
- Environmental stewardship and conservation advocacyAdvocates for environmental sustainability in agriculture through recognized leadership in conservation practices, including being the first farm in Dutchess County to implement nutrient management and receiving awards such as the Conservation Farm of the Year, New York State Environmental Stewardship Award, and “Champion of Conservation” designation.
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Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 1 activity
- High-quality milk production and testing protocolsProduces milk with industry-low somatic cell counts, conducts monthly testing through the Dairy Herd Information Association, and shares results publicly. Multiple affiliated farms have received national recognition for milk quality, protein, and butterfat content, including top 10 U.S. herd rankings and the New York State Supermilk Award.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Hosting educational and industry eventsHosts student tours from New York City and has organized major industry events such as the National Guernsey Convention (2004) and the New York State Guernsey Picnic (2018) to support agricultural engagement and outreach.
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Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 1 activity
- Support for local agriculture and farmland preservationSupports the sustainability of local family farms and preserves approximately 7,000 acres of farmland across Columbia, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties to promote sustainable agriculture in the Hudson Valley region.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Production and distribution of fresh dairy productsProduces and distributes premium milk, yogurt, sour cream, heavy cream, and ice cream mix from 10 family-owned Hudson Valley farms, processing all products in Kingston, NY and delivering to stores within three days of production without ultra-pasteurization. Products are certified kosher by KOF-K and enrolled in the New York State Grown & Certified program.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
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3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -100.0%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 4H Partner — Family members regularly volunteer for 4H sponsored events.
- Adams Partner — Business relationship involving Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy, highlighted in a video series.
- American Jersey Cattle Association Partner — Recognizes Domino Farm's herd quality and performance through national rankings and awards.
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell Partner — Andrew Coon graduated from the Animal Sciences program at Cornell, which informed the farm’s practices.
- Conservation Technology Information Center Partner — Recognized Coon Brothers Dairy as “Champion of Conservation” in 2005.
- Dairy Herd Information Association Partner — Partners with DHIA to conduct monthly somatic cell count testing on all cows.
- Dr. Sam Simon Partner — Founder of Hudson Valley Fresh and former orthopedic surgeon who returned to dairy farming; contributes medical and agricultural expertise to the organization's mission.
- Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation District Government — Awarded Conservation Farm of the Year to Coon Brothers Dairy in 1977 and 2001.
- Farm Bureau Network — Family members are active members of Farm Bureau.
- KOF-K Kosher Supervision Government — Certifies Hudson Valley Fresh products as kosher.
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Verifies participation in the New York State Grown & Certified program.
- Our Farmers Partner — Farms that produce milk for Hudson Valley Fresh.
- USDA Government — Provided a young farmer loan to support the purchase of a herd.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
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- Local Sourcing and Rapid Distribution for Freshnessmethodology: local_sourcing_rapid_distributionBy partnering directly with local family farms and minimizing time between production and delivery, we ensure superior freshness, taste, and nutritional quality of dairy products because rapid farm-to-consumer distribution preserves natural composition and avoids the need for ultra-pasteurization.