NYS Assemblywomen Aileen Gunther: 

Monticello Office 845-794-5807 gunthera@nyassembly.gov

NYS Senator John Bonacic: 

Middletown Office 845-344-3311

US Congressman Antonio Delgado: 

Kingston Office 845-295-6020

US Senator Chuck Schumer: 

Binghamton Office 607-772-6792

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: 

Hudson Office 845-875-4585

Dairy farms are integral to agriculture in Sullivan County, directly contributing more than $7 million to the local economy. Six Sullivan County dairy farms received news that their fluid milk contracts with Marcus Dairy would end in 2018. In response, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC), who provides support to local agriculture, has been fielding inquiries and identifying short and long-term solutions. In collaboration with the farms and partners like Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC), Sullivan County Funding Corporation (SCFC), Agricultural and Community Development Services LLC, Sullivan County Government, and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther’s office, a new opportunity for the dairy industry has emerged.

Ma & Pa Creamery LLC, a proposed grower controlled dairy plant, has been approved through a $93,489.63 grant acquired from Sullivan County Government, through the New York State Office of Community Renewal, to fund the development of the business planning, engineering studies, and research required to move the project forward. The grant also funds a milk truck for shipping to high value markets.

“At this time, Ma & Pa Creamery is still in its conception,” said Colleen Monaghan, CCESC executive director.

“We’re working with partners to conduct market feasibility analyses, develop a business plan, and set the groundwork for this exciting opportunity for farmers across the county.”

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