September Farms

What September Farms does

September Farm (legal name: September Farm Cheese) is a family-owned and family-run artisanal cheese maker and farm retail operation based in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, founded in 2013 by the Rotelle family. The company produces handcrafted cheeses in small batches on-site, using fresh milk sourced from local cows at farms that pledge not to use artificial growth hormones. Its core product portfolio spans Cheddar varieties (Sharp, Creamy, Mild, Medium, Smoked, Robertsons Extra Sharp, 3-Year Extra Sharp, Symphony, Apple Cinnamon), Monterey Jack varieties (Honey Brook Jack, Chives & Dill, Jumpin' Jack Jalapeño, Garlic & Basil, Pepperoni Augusto, Joy's Tomato Basil), and flavored Cheese Curds (Original, Roasted Garlic, Bacon Smoked, Wood Fired Pizza, Old Bay). Cheese bars are priced at approximately $8.75–$15.00 per 8 oz unit, with cheese curds at $8.75 per 8 oz container.

The business operates three integrated revenue streams: (1) direct-to-consumer cheese and gift product sales through a Shopify-based e-commerce store with nationwide U.S. shipping (free on orders over $75); (2) a physical Country Market & Sandwich Shop in Honey Brook, PA offering made-to-order sandwiches, baked goods, coffee, ice cream, and cheese tarts; and (3) a wholesale program supplying restaurants and specialty food retailers, alongside a corporate gifting program. Curated gift collections range from $79.95 to $995.95, targeting both consumer and B2B seasonal gifting demand. Marketing is concentrated on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), an email newsletter, and a blog ('Around the Farm'). The company reports cumulative sales of 500,000+ products and a 4.7/5.0 rating across 2,000+ customer reviews, with regional recognition including a Dairy of Distinction Award and PA Prefers Local Food recognition.

Name

September Farms

Legal name

September Farm Cheese

Website

https://septemberfarmcheese.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

September Farm is a family-owned artisan cheese maker in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, handcrafting small-batch cheddars, Monterey Jack, and cheese curds from local milk. The company serves individual consumers, corporate gifting clients, and wholesale buyers via e-commerce, retail, and a physical Country Market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese Manufacturing

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA), Cheese Wholesale (AFAIAEAC), Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese making
• Small-batch dairy
• Farm-to-consumer cheese
• Specialty cheese retail
• Country market foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Honey Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese Product Sales: Direct sales of handcrafted cheeses including Cheddar varieties, Monterey Jack flavors, and Cheese Curds. Products sold in 8oz bars and various container sizes through e-commerce and retail.
2. Gift Products: Curated gift collections including cheese gift baskets, charcuterie gifts, and specialty food bundles ranging from $79.95 to $995.95. Corporate gifting program available.
3. Country Market & Sandwich Shop: On-site retail operation featuring made-to-order sandwiches, fresh baked goods, pantry staples, local favorites, ice cream, coffee, and cheese tarts. Serves breakfast and lunch daily.
4. Wholesale: Wholesale program for businesses to purchase September Farm cheeses and products in bulk quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

September Farm is an artisan cheese manufacturer and farm-retail operator that handcrafts small-batch Cheddars, Monterey Jacks, and Cheese Curds using milk from local Pennsylvania farms, operating from its family-owned farm in Honey Brook, PA. The company sells these cheeses directly to consumers through an e-commerce storefront with nationwide shipping and through an on-site Country Market & Sandwich Shop, complemented by curated gift collections, coffee, ice cream, baked goods, pantry staples, and a wholesale program serving other businesses.

Product overview

September Farm is a family-owned and family-run artisanal cheese and food retail operation based in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. The company operates as a unified offering combining: (1) handcrafted cheeses manufactured on-site from fresh local milk in small batches, including cheddar varieties (Sharp, Creamy, Mild, Medium, Smoked, Robertsons Extra Sharp, 3-year Extra Sharp, Symphony, Apple Cinnamon), Monterey Jack varieties (Honey Brook Jack, Chives & Dill, Jumpin' Jack Jalapeno, Garlic & Basil, Pepperoni Augusto, Joy's Tomato Basil), and cheese curds (Original, Roasted Garlic, Bacon Smoked, Wood Fired Pizza, Old Bay); (2) a Country Market & Sandwich Shop providing made-to-order sandwiches, fresh baked goods, pantry staples, ice cream, and coffee; (3) curated gift products including cheese gift bundles, charcuterie sets, and themed gift collections ranging from $79.95 to $995.95; and (4) wholesale and corporate gifting programs. The business opened its current retail location in 2013 and has sold over 500,000 products with 2,000+ customer reviews.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Handcrafted Cheddar Cheese Bars Aged Cheddar cheese bars handcrafted in small batches on the Honey Brook, Pennsylvania farm from fresh milk sourced from local cows. Includes Sharp Cheddar ($10.00), Symphony Cheddar ($15.00), 3yr Extra Sharp Cheddar ($11.25), Smoked Cheddar, Creamy Cheddar Original, Robertsons Extra Sharp Cheddar, Apple Cinnamon Cheddar, Mild Cheddar, and Medium Cheddar. Intended for home cheese consumption, cooking, and gift use.
• Handcrafted Monterey Jack Cheese Bars Flavored Monterey Jack cheese bars made in small batches on the farm from local cow's milk. Varieties include Honey Brook Jack, Chives & Dill Jack, Jumpin' Jack Jalapeno, Garlic & Basil Jack, Pepperoni Augusto Jack, and Joy's Tomato Basil Jack. Sold in 8oz bars at approximately $10.00 each.
• Cheese Curds Fresh artisan cheese curds in 8 oz containers with traditional squeaky texture. Varieties include Original ($8.75), Roasted Garlic, Bacon Smoked, Wood Fired Pizza, and Old Bay Cheese Curds. The Cheese Curd Sack offers a larger 18.75 quantity of fresh curds.
• Cheese Gift Collections Curated gift bundles combining handcrafted cheeses with accompaniments, ranging from $79.95 (Triple Cheese Special Gift) to $995.95 (Farmhouse Legacy Collection Gift). Includes Cheese Sampler Gift, Pantry Provisions Gift, Pretzels & Cheese Gift, The Cheese Companion Gift, Cheese & Charcuterie Gift, Farmhouse Foods Gift, Farmhouse Foods Deluxe Gift, Harvest Gathering Gift, Harvest Reserve Gift, Farmhouse Collection Gift. Intended for personal gifting and corporate gift programs.
• Country Market & Sandwich Shop Family-run on-site market at 5287 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA offering a made-to-order sandwich shop serving breakfast and lunch (Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM, closed Sundays), alongside handcrafted cheeses, fresh baked goods, pantry staples, local favorites, ice cream, coffee, and cheese tarts. Phone: 610-273-3552.
• Coffee Shop On-site coffee shop at the Honey Brook farm serving gourmet coffee sourced from global and local producers.
• Ice Cream Shop On-site ice cream shop at the Honey Brook farm offering frozen treats as part of the Country Market experience.
• Wholesale Cheese Program Wholesale distribution program allowing restaurants, retailers, and specialty food sellers to purchase September Farm cheeses and products in bulk quantities.
• Corporate Gifting Corporate gifting solution providing curated cheese gift collections (priced from $79.95 to $995.95) for employee appreciation, client gifts, and event catering.
• Online Lunch Ordering Online ordering system for made-to-order lunch from the on-site Sandwich Shop.
• Cheese Jig Saw Puzzle Cheese-themed jigsaw puzzle retail item sold alongside cheese and gift products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7/5.0 average rating with over 2,000 reviews

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vermont Creamery: Vermont-based artisan dairy/cheese producer with national distribution and on-site retail. Comparable in small-batch, farm-fresh sourcing story, specialty cheese positioning, and DTC + wholesale channel mix.
• Rogue Creamery: Oregon-based artisan cheese maker with national DTC shipping, on-site farm store, and an award-winning specialty cheese portfolio. Comparable in farmstead positioning, premium pricing, and direct-to-consumer distribution model.
• Yancey's Fancy: Regional artisan cheese manufacturer known for flavored cheddar and jack varieties. Closely comparable in product mix (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, flavored cheeses) and small-to-mid manufacturer scale.
• Beecher's Handmade Cheese: Artisan cheese maker that operates on-site production alongside retail/cafe locations. Most direct comparable in combining small-batch cheese manufacturing with an experiential retail store and DTC e-commerce.
• Murray's Cheese: Iconic New York-based specialty cheese retailer with strong e-commerce, gift programs, and wholesale to restaurants. Comparable in premium cheese curation, gifting bundles, and DTC + wholesale model.
• Di Bruno Bros. Philadelphia-based artisan cheese and specialty foods retailer with strong Pennsylvania regional presence and curated gift programs. Comparable in regional artisan cheese retail, premium gifting bundles, and corporate gifting capability.

Broad incumbents

• Lactalis USA (President, Galbani): Large multinational dairy conglomerate producing branded and private-label cheese in the US market. Relevant as the scaled competitive backdrop in retail cheese aisles against which artisan brands differentiate.
• Tillamook: Oregon dairy farmer-owned brand with national distribution across cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. Comparable in farmer-owned brand storytelling and cheese + ice cream product mix, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Cabot Creamery: Vermont dairy farmer cooperative with broad cheese, butter, and dairy product portfolio and national distribution. Comparable in farm-fresh dairy sourcing story but at much larger scale and broader retail footprint.

Others

• King Arthur Baking Company: Employee-owned premium baking brand based in Vermont with strong farm-fresh sourcing story, DTC e-commerce, retail store/cafe, and gift bundle programs. Comparable in premium farm-based specialty food brand building, multi-channel DTC, and gift business model — adjacent category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWKNlIi8gfMmb0YcpHcnbTQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/SeptemberFarmCheese
• Instagraminstagram.com/septemberfarm
• TikToktiktok.com/@septemberfarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/september-farms

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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