Happy Cows Creamery at New Horizon Farm

What Happy Cows Creamery at New Horizon Farm does

Happy Cows Creamery at New Horizon Farm is a private, family-run agricultural operation based in New Vienna, Ohio (1103 Hodson Road), operating across approximately 300 acres of hay and grain production and a registered dairy herd comprised of Holstein, Ayrshire, and Jersey cattle. The creamery, which opened on-farm in May 2020, processes milk on-site using low-heat pasteurization and bottles non-homogenized whole and flavored milk in which the cream naturally separates and rises to the top. Core products include fluid milk (whole and flavored), cheese curds, butter, and freezer beef, with ancillary offerings of locally sourced honey, maple syrup, fresh bakery items, and jams from partner producers. The herd also produces registered breeding stock and hay (square and round bales across multiple cuttings) for sale.

The business generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time and recurring dairy product sales via on-farm retail and online ordering, recurring herd share subscription fees (one share at $50 one-time plus $25/month; tiers up to three shares at $150 plus $65/month), and ancillary agricultural product sales. Distribution occurs through the on-farm store, the Farmnivorous online marketplace with home delivery to Greater Cincinnati on Tuesdays and the Columbus area on Thursdays for a flat $6 fee, and two pre-order pickup locations (Union Township Farmers Market and The Wellness Lounge). Operations are handled across three to four generations of the Bickel family — Donald (operator), Howard (father), Todd and Raymond (brothers), Jacqueline (marketing), Carson (calf care), Maggie (deliveries), and Emma (social media) — with no external investors, no subsidiaries, and no parent company identified. The firm serves health-conscious local consumers, herd-share investors seeking legal raw milk access in Ohio, and a smaller segment of 4-H and FFA youth through a cattle leasing program.

Name

Happy Cows Creamery at New Horizon Farm

Legal name

New Horizon Farm and Happy Cows Creamery

Website

https://happycowsatnewhorizon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Happy Cows Creamery at New Horizon Farm is a private, second-generation family dairy in Southwest Ohio that processes and sells non-homogenized whole and flavored milk, cheese curds, butter, and beef directly to local consumers via on-farm retail, twice-weekly delivery, farmers market pickup, and a subscription herd share program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Farm Fresh Dairy

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Specialty-Claim Fluid Milk Processing (Organic, A2, Grass-Fed) (AFAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Milk Production (Raw Milk) (AFAEACAA), Dairy Farm Direct-to-Consumer Raw Milk Sales (where legal) (AFAEACAN), Butter & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Sour Cream, Kefir) Wholesale (AFAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Fresh dairy products
• On-farm creamery
• Artisan dairy processing
• Herd share program
• Farm fresh milk

Headquarters

HQ city

New Vienna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales: On-farm retail store and online sales of whole milk, flavored milk, cheese curds, butter, and other dairy products processed on-site
2. Herd Share Program: Monthly boarding fees from herd share owners who receive weekly dairy products commensurate with their ownership share in the dairy herd
3. Agricultural Products: Sales of freezer beef, registered cattle, hay, honey, maple syrup, and locally sourced bakery items and jams from partner producers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Happy Cows Creamery is an on-farm dairy processing facility at New Horizon Farm that bottles non-homogenized whole and flavored milk using low-heat pasteurization and also produces cheese curds, butter, and freezer beef from a pasture-raised Holstein, Ayrshire, and Jersey herd. It sells directly through an on-farm retail store, online ordering with home delivery to the Greater Cincinnati and Columbus areas, farmers market and partner-location pickups, and a recurring herd share program.

Product overview

Happy Cows Creamery operates as a small second-generation family farm with an on-farm dairy processing facility in Southwest Ohio. The core offering is farm-fresh dairy products including non-homogenized whole milk and flavored milk (processed via low-heat pasteurization), cheese curds, and butter, alongside freezer beef from their pasture-raised cattle. The creamery complements its product lineup with locally sourced goods such as honey and maple syrup, and offers a unique Herd Share Program enabling consumers to purchase ownership shares in the dairy herd. Additional services include the sale of registered breeding cattle (Holstein, Ayrshire, Jersey) and quality hay products. The business operates through an on-farm retail store and online ordering with delivery to the Greater Cincinnati and Columbus areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Whole and Flavored Milk Non-homogenized whole milk and flavored milk processed on the farm via low-heat pasteurization, where cream naturally rises to the top. Produced for local consumers seeking farm-fresh, naturally processed dairy from pasture-raised Holstein, Ayrshire, and Jersey cattle.
• Cheese Curds Fresh cheese curds produced from the farm's on-site milk supply, available for purchase to local consumers.
• Butter Butter made from the creamery's farm-fresh milk, available at the on-farm retail store and through online ordering.
• Freezer Beef Beef cuts and products from the farm's pasture-raised Holstein, Ayrshire, and Jersey cattle, available for purchase at the on-farm retail store.
• Honey Locally sourced honey available for purchase alongside dairy products at the on-farm retail store.
• Maple Syrup Locally produced maple syrup sold alongside dairy products at the on-farm retail store.
• Herd Share Program Ownership-based dairy subscription in which shareholders purchase one or more shares in the dairy herd and pay recurring monthly boarding fees in exchange for weekly raw milk allocations (1 to 3 gallons per week), with plastic jugs included and optional home delivery. Legally structured under Ohio herd share boarding agreements.
• Registered Heifers and Breeding Bulls Sale of registered Holstein, Ayrshire, and Jersey cattle with documented pedigrees for show animals or herd diversification, targeted at 4-H/FFA participants and other cattle buyers.
• Quality Hay Dry and high-moisture hay from first, second, and third cuttings, available in square and round bales from the farm's more than 300-acre hay and grain operation, with farm pickup or delivery options.
• Cattle Leasing for 4-H and FFA Youth Leasing of dairy cattle (heifers and cows) to 4-H and FFA youth members for use in agricultural projects, show animals, and youth development activities in dairy farming.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FarmnivorouscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline marketplace platform used for ordering Happy Cows Creamery products for delivery and pickup. Handles order processing and payment for online sales to Greater Cincinnati and Columbus areas.
• Union Township Farmers MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal farmers market location where customers can pre-order and pick up Happy Cows Creamery dairy products.
• The Wellness LoungeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWellness-oriented retail location offering pre-order pickup for Happy Cows Creamery products.
• Local Food ProducersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local producers who share commitment to quality local foods for bakery items made fresh and jams using local fruit. Supports broader local food ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Farmnivorous: Online marketplace platform used by Happy Cows Creamery for order processing, payment, and delivery coordination to Greater Cincinnati and Columbus. Comparable as an enabling distribution/technology partner rather than a competitor.
• Udder Milk Co-op: Multi-state herd share co-op facilitating raw milk access through ownership-based boarding agreements in jurisdictions where direct raw milk sales are restricted. Comparable on the herd share regulatory model Happy Cows Creamery uses for raw milk distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Stonyfield Farm: National organic yogurt and dairy brand with broad retail distribution, sourcing from organic family farms. Comparable on organic/pasture-raised positioning but operates at national scale with conventional retail dominance.
• Organic Valley: National farmer-owned cooperative producing organic fluid milk, butter, cheese, and dairy products with broad retail distribution. Comparable on pasture-raised, organic/specialty dairy positioning, but operates at vastly greater scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Wholesome Valley Farm: Ohio-based farm and dairy producing raw milk and dairy products for regional consumers via herd share and farm pickup programs. Closely comparable on Ohio geography, raw milk/herd share model, and small-farm DTC positioning.

Direct peers

• Trickling Springs Creamery: Pennsylvania farmstead creamery producing non-homogenized, low-temperature pasteurized fluid milk and dairy products for local and regional distribution. Comparable on processing approach and DTC-focused farm-to-table positioning.
• Kalona SuperNatural: Iowa-based small-farm dairy cooperative producing organic, non-homogenized fluid milk, cream, and yogurt for DTC and regional retail. Comparable on small-farm aggregation model and minimally processed fluid milk focus.
• Straus Family Creamery: California family-run organic dairy and creamery producing non-homogenized fluid milk, butter, and yogurt with farm-direct and regional retail distribution. Comparable on family-owned model, organic/specialty positioning, and processing approach.
• Maple Hill Creamery: New York-based farmstead dairy producing grass-fed, minimally processed fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese curds sold DTC and through regional retail. Comparable on pasture-raised sourcing, non-homogenized processing, and farm-direct branding.
• Snowville Creamery: Small-scale Ohio-based dairy processor specializing in minimally processed, non-homogenized fluid milk sold through DTC and regional retail channels. Closely comparable on geography, processing approach (low-heat pasteurization), and farm-to-consumer positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/newhorizonfarmanddairy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/happy-cows-creamery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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