Young's Jersey Dairy

What Young's Jersey Dairy does

Young's Jersey Dairy is a privately held, family-owned dairy farm and agritourism destination headquartered on a 60-acre site in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with origins dating to 1869 and current operations under fifth-generation Young family ownership. The company produces and sells homemade ice cream and on-site farmstead cheese (Cheddar, Colby, Baby Swiss, Gouda, smoked varieties, and flavored cheddar curds) made exclusively from milk from its own Jersey cow herd, retailed primarily through The Dairy Store — relocated in August 2021 into a new state-of-the-art facility more than double the previous footprint.

The business extends beyond food into a multi-attraction family entertainment complex branded Udders & Putters, comprising two 18-hole miniature golf courses, batting cages, a driving range, Cowvin's Fast Slide, Cowvin's Kiddie Corral, Moovers & Shakers barrel train, wagon tours, seasonal corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, and haunted wagon rides. The newest attraction, Cowtherine's Carousel — a 36-foot, climate-controlled, year-round carousel featuring farm animal and ice cream-flavor-themed animals — opened in July 2024. Additional revenue streams include birthday parties, corporate and group picnics (capable of serving 5,000+ guests), banquets at Young's Event Center (converted from the former Golden Jersey Inn restaurant in 2022), Jr Farmer summer camps, the Club Cowvin annual membership, the Birthday Club, a food truck (Young's on the Moove, added 2017), online merchandise and gift card sales, and the 'A Sundae Chat with the Young's' podcast.

Young's serves approximately 1.2 million visitors annually, employs 80 core full-time staff expanding to ~320 during the April–October peak season, and maintains deep regional community ties through donations to 250+ organizations annually and the Charity Bike Tour, which has raised over $1.16 million for four local charities over 15 years. The company is bootstrapped with no external funding or parent entity.

Name

Young's Jersey Dairy

Legal name

Young's Jersey Dairy

Website

https://youngsdairy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Young's Jersey Dairy is a fifth-generation, family-owned dairy farm and agritourism destination in Yellow Springs, Ohio, producing on-site homemade ice cream and farmstead cheese and operating a multi-attraction family entertainment complex serving approximately 1.2 million visitors annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and Family Entertainment Destination

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120), Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Dairy Products (2020), Retail-Food Stores (5400), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy-Based Frozen Novelties Manufacturing (Bars, Sandwiches, Cones) (AFAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dairy Housing, Milking Systems & On-Farm Infrastructure Operations (AFAEACAG), Milk Production (Raw Milk) (AFAEACAA), Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Homemade ice cream
• Farmstead cheese
• Agritourism attractions
• Family entertainment destination
• Dairy farm products

Headquarters

HQ city

Yellow Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food & Ice Cream Sales: The Dairy Store sells homemade ice cream, farmstead cheese, sandwiches, sides, and breakfast items. Ice cream is made on-site using recipes developed over decades. Deep-fried cheddar curds are a popular menu item.
2. Family Entertainment & Activities: Revenue from attractions including miniature golf, batting cages, driving range, Cowtherine's Carousel, Moovers & Shakers, Cowvin's Fast Slide, Cowvin's Kiddie Corral, Wagon Tours, Corn Maze, and seasonal activities.
3. Events & Parties: Birthday parties, corporate picnics, group events, and banquet services. Events include wristband packages for unlimited activities.
4. Club Cowvin Membership: Annual membership program offering unlimited use of attractions (carousel, miniature golf, driving range, batting cages, Cowvin's Fast Slide, Kiddie Corral, Wagon Rides, Corn Maze) plus special email deals throughout the year.
5. Retail & Merchandise: Gift cards, Young's branded apparel, merchandise, and online store sales.
6. Carousel Sponsorships: $5,000 sponsorships for 5 years of naming rights on carousel animals, with additional benefits including free carousel rides and recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Young's Jersey Dairy is a multi-generational family farm operating since 1869 that produces homemade ice cream and farmstead cheese on-site using milk from its Jersey cow herd. The business operates a comprehensive family entertainment destination featuring miniature golf, batting cages, driving range, a 36-foot carousel (Cowtherine's Carousel, opened July 2024), wagon tours, seasonal corn maze, pumpkin patch, and various other attractions. Food service, dairy product sales, and event hosting (birthday parties, corporate picnics, banquets) are conducted at the Yellow Springs, Ohio location.

Product overview

Young's Jersey Dairy is a family-owned farm, restaurant, and entertainment destination operating since 1869. The core offerings center around dairy products (homemade ice cream and farmstead cheese made from Jersey cow milk) sold at The Dairy Store. Beyond food, the business operates a comprehensive family entertainment complex centered around Udders & Putters (miniature golf, batting cages, driving range), Cowtherine's Carousel (opened 2024), Cowvin's Kiddie Corral, Cowvin's Fast Slide, Moovers & Shakers train ride, and seasonal attractions (Corny Maze, Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Haunted Wagon Rides). Event services include birthday parties, corporate/group picnics, and venue rental at the Young's Event Center. Membership programs include Club Cowvin (annual pass) and Birthday Club. Additional offerings include Summer Jr Farmer Camps, farm tours, the Young's on the Moove food truck, a podcast ('A Sundae Chat with the Young's'), and Piazza Performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Udders & Putters: Family entertainment area featuring miniature golf, batting cages, driving range, and other attractions.
• Young's Farmstead Cheese
• Cowtherine's Carousel
• Club Cowvin
• Young's on the Moove
• Golden Jersey Inn / Young's Event Center
• Barnabe's Walnut Grove

Products and services

• Homemade Ice Cream Homemade ice cream crafted on-site from milk of the dairy's Jersey cows. Sold at the Dairy Store with multiple flavors including Butter Pecan, Vanilla, Cookie Dough, and seasonal varieties. Sold to families and visitors at the Yellow Springs, OH location.
• Young's Farmstead Cheese Artisan cheese made exclusively from milk from Young's Jersey cow herd. Varieties include Cheddar, Colby, Baby Swiss, Jersey Jack, Pepper Jack, Gouda, and Fresh Cheddar Curds in various flavors including smoked varieties.
• The Dairy Store Main retail location featuring homemade ice cream, farmstead cheese, sandwiches, sides, breakfast items, and bakery items. Houses on-site production of ice cream and farmstead cheese.
• Udders & Putters Family entertainment area featuring two 18-hole miniature golf courses (Greener Pastures and Barnyard Blitz), batting cages, and driving range.
• Cowtherine's Carousel A 36-foot carousel featuring farm animals and 21 horses uniquely painted to represent Young's famous homemade ice cream flavors. Enclosed and heated for year-round use.
• Moovers & Shakers Barrel passenger train ride that travels around the farm offering views of cows and farm life. Open spring, summer, and fall.
• Cowvin's Fast Slide Three-lane slide attraction requiring minimum height of 42 inches. Uses the same token system as batting cages.
• Cowvin's Kiddie Corral Play area for young children featuring slides, Connect 4 game, Cow Hoops, Tyke's Tractors, tubes to crawl through, bounce house, pedal tractors, corn pit, and hay bales.
• Cowvin's Corny Maze Seasonal corn maze in one of the farm's cornfields with wagon ride access. Open August through end of October.
• Wagon Tour on the Farm Narrated wagon ride through the farm's fields of corn, alfalfa, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. Operates daily from the second weekend in June through October.
• Birthday Parties Birthday party hosting services at the farm with access to attractions, food, and ice cream. Includes customizable packages for families and groups.
• Corporate and Group Picnics Group picnic services held at Barnabe's Walnut Grove, capable of serving groups from 50 to over 5,000 people with all-day entertainment wristbands.
• Young's Event Center Event venue for banquets, corporate events, and private gatherings featuring country-style food and homemade ice cream.
• Club Cowvin Membership Annual membership program offering unlimited access to Udders & Putters attractions, Cowtherine's Carousel, and seasonal activities, plus special email deals throughout the year.
• Summer Jr Farmer Camps Week-long summer camps for children aged 6-11 featuring hands-on farming activities, themed weeks (entrepreneurship, food creation, sports science, farming), daily lunch and snacks.
• Farmstead Cheese & Ice Cream Tours Educational tours of the farm showcasing cheese and ice cream production where guests can watch Young's Farmstead Cheese and Homemade Ice Cream being made.
• Young's on the Moove Food Truck Mobile food truck bringing Young's homemade ice cream and breaded cheese curds to community events. Menu includes Panini-style grilled sandwiches featuring Young's Farmstead cheese.
• Pick Your Own Pumpkins Seasonal pumpkin picking from approximately 30 acres of fields with wagon ride access. Runs from the third weekend in September through October.
• Haunted Wagon Rides Seasonal event featuring haunted wagon rides and scary stories on Friday and Saturday nights during fall season (late September through late October).

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1.2 million customers visit annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rabbit Hole Books & The Dayton Book FairminorOthers · 1 January 2025Sponsored the 'Elinor Dashwood' cow on Cowtherine's Carousel, named for Jane Austen's protagonist.
• Parker TruTecminorOthers · 1 January 2025Sponsored the 'Cookies & Shakes' horse on Cowtherine's Carousel.
• Rocking Horse Community Health CentercoreOthers · 1 July 2024Beneficiary of Cowtherine's Carousel grand opening fundraising. Received $103,000 from animal sponsorships ($100,000) and brick sales ($36,000+).
• Judy Mosier & FamilyminorOthers · 1 January 2024Long-time employee sponsor; sponsored the 'Elizabeth' cow on Cowtherine's Carousel. Judy has worked at Young's for over 60 years.
• Crane ConsumablesminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Colorado Cowgirl' cow on Cowtherine's Carousel.
• Visit Greater SpringfieldminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Rosie' cow on Cowtherine's Carousel. Supporting the visitor experience and Rocking Horse Community Charities.
• Park National BankminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Milk Money' cow on Cowtherine's Carousel.
• Gordon Food ServiceminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Gordy' cow on Cowtherine's Carousel. Long-time vendor for Young's. Funds raised by Springfield, Ohio distribution center employees for Mental Health Awareness Month with company matching.
• WENCO ConstructionminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Jennifer' goat on Cowtherine's Carousel, honoring employees and customers who battled breast cancer.
• Francis KennelsminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Oinkle Sam' pig on Cowtherine's Carousel, named after a pig rescued in 2018.
• Fat Hen Farmhouse at Harbage FarmsminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Gelato' rooster on Cowtherine's Carousel.
• Short/Myers FamilyminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Joe Joe' horse on Cowtherine's Carousel, representing Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor.
• Nancy & Malcolm KelleyminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Music Man' horse on Cowtherine's Carousel, representing Cinnamon ice cream.
• Baker FamilyminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Ginny the Ginger Snapp' horse on Cowtherine's Carousel, representing Sea Salty Caramel ice cream.
• Stratis FamilyminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Queen Mama Mary' horse on Cowtherine's Carousel, representing Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream.
• Levin Family FoundationminorOthers · 1 January 2024Sponsored the 'Anna Annabanana McCartan' horse on Cowtherine's Carousel.
• Ohio.org (Ohio Tourism)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerYoung's Jersey Dairy partners with Ohio.org tourism for promotional exposure as a regional tourist destination. The business is featured on Ohio tourism marketing materials.
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreOthersOne of four local charities that benefit from the annual Young's Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour. Over 15 years, riders and volunteers have given over $1,160,000 to these charities.
• United Rehabilitation ServicescoreOthersOne of four local charities that benefit from the annual Young's Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour.
• South CommunitycoreOthersOne of four local charities that benefit from the annual Young's Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour.
• Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationcoreOthersOne of four local charities that benefit from the annual Young's Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jasper Hill Farm: Vermont farmstead cheese maker producing on-site cheese from its own herd with farm tours and direct-to-consumer retail — strong analog on the farmstead-cheese and on-farm experiential axis.
• Fair Oaks Farms: Indiana-based agritourism destination combining dairy farming, on-site cheese and ice cream production, restaurant, and educational farm experiences. Most direct comparable in the Midwest destination-dairy-entertainment category, though larger in scale.
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Columbus, Ohio-based artisan ice cream company with retail scoop shops nationwide. Comparable as an Ohio-headquartered premium ice cream brand, though Jeni's is significantly more retail-distributed and venture-backed.
• Graeter's Ice Cream: Cincinnati-based craft ice cream manufacturer with retail scoop shops across Ohio and the Midwest. Comparable on the Ohio-region craft ice cream axis with multi-generational family ownership.
• Kelsay Farms: Indiana dairy farm operating a fall agritourism season with corn maze, pumpkin patch, and family activities. Comparable Midwest family dairy farm with seasonal entertainment programming.
• Traders Point Creamery: Indiana organic dairy farm and creamery operating a farm store, restaurant, and tours — directly comparable vertically integrated farm-to-consumer dairy model with on-site food service.

Broad incumbents

• Ben & Jerry's: Global premium ice cream brand owned by Unilever, with a Vermont factory tour experience. Comparable on ice cream manufacturing plus on-site consumer experience, though vastly larger and corporate-owned.
• Cedar Point: Ohio-based amusement park operated by Cedar Fair. Comparable on the Ohio-region family entertainment destination axis; useful benchmark for entertainment pricing, season passes, and operating leverage, though without the dairy vertical.
• Tillamook: Oregon dairy cooperative producing cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products with a flagship visitor center and factory tours. Larger and more distributed, but comparable as an integrated dairy producer with consumer-facing farm tourism.
• Cabot Creamery: Vermont dairy cooperative producing cheese, butter, and ice cream with a flagship visitor center offering factory tours and tastings. Comparable as a farm-rooted dairy brand with consumer-facing tourism.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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