The Durst Organization

What The Durst Organization does

McEnroe Organic Farm is a Millerton, New York-based diversified organic farming operation that operates as a non-profit subsidiary of The Durst Organization. Established in 1987 through a partnership between the McEnroe and Durst families (originally a dairy farm called Ray-Barb Farm), the entity transitioned to non-profit status in 2007. It maintains over 1,200 acres of NOFA-certified organic farmland in Dutchess County, NY, supporting organic fruits and vegetables, grain, hay, pasture, composting, and woodland. The farm's operations are organized around three core product lines: (1) Soils & Compost — a state-of-the-art composting facility that processes up to 40,000 cubic yards of manure, yard waste, and food waste annually and produces up to 20,000 cubic yards of finished compost, with the majority used on-farm and the remainder sold to commercial landscapers, municipal parks, regional farms, green-roof projects, and home gardeners via bulk orders at the on-site facility, a regional retail-partner network, and special-packaged blends; (2) Produce & Livestock — NOFA-certified organic fruits, vegetables, grains, and pasture-raised meats distributed through an on-site Farm Market and Eatery, online ordering via Barn2Door, retail partners, and donations to local food pantries; and (3) Educational Programming — farm tours, exploration activities, and an Apprenticeship Program launched in 2007, developed in partnership with Cornell University, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the New York State Farm to School and Farm to Institution programs. Revenue mechanics span one-time product sales (compost, soil blends, produce, meat), professional-services/program fees (educational tours and apprenticeships), and direct retail sales at the on-site farm market, with farm-tour and bulk-soil pricing available only on request or via a downloadable document. The customer base is horizontal, serving commercial landscaping firms, municipal parks departments, other regional farms, home gardeners, green-roof construction projects, and educational institutions primarily across the Northeast region and New York City. Operational certifications include NOFA-NY organic certification (25+ years), OMRI-listed soil products, and FSMA compliance.

Name

The Durst Organization

Legal name

McEnroe Organic Farm

Website

https://mcenroeorganicfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McEnroe Organic Farm operates a 1,200-acre NOFA-certified organic farm in Millerton, NY, selling premium compost and soil blends, organic produce, and pasture-raised livestock to commercial landscapers, municipal parks, regional farms, and home gardeners across the Northeast, while running farm-based educational programming under its parent, The Durst Organization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Agriculture and Composting Services

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Composting Facility Operations (Windrow, ASP, In-Vessel) (BPALAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI), Organic & Bio-based Fertilizers (Manure/Compost/Biochar) (IMAEAEAF), Manure & Byproduct Management (Composting, Fertilizer) (AFAEAFAK), Organics Collection & Processing (Composting/Anaerobic Digestion) (IMAIAFAF), Composting (Windrow, Aerated Static Pile, In-Vessel) (EUAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Organic farming
• Compost production
• Soil blends
• Sustainable agriculture
• Farm education

Headquarters

HQ city

Millerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Product Sales: Sales of organic produce, meats, compost, and soil products through direct sales at farm market, bulk orders, and retail partners. Products include premium compost, soil blends, and special blends for organic gardening at home.
2. Educational Programming: Revenue from farm-based learning opportunities including tours, exploration activities, and the Apprenticeship Program launched in 2007.
3. Farm Market and Eatery: On-site farm market and eatery selling fresh organic vegetables and farm products directly to consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Durst Organization operates McEnroe Organic Farm, a diversified organic farming operation producing NOFA-certified organic soils and compost, fruits and vegetables, and pasture-raised livestock across over 1,200 acres. The farm runs a state-of-the-art composting facility that processes up to 40,000 cubic yards of organic waste annually and produces up to 20,000 cubic yards of finished compost, and delivers farm-based educational programming including tours and an Apprenticeship Program.

Product overview

The Durst Organization operates McEnroe Organic Farm as a diversified organic farming operation consisting of three core offerings: Soils & Compost (premium organic soil blends and compost products for commercial and residential use), Produce & Livestock (NOFA-certified organic vegetables, fruits, grains, and pasture-raised meats grown on over 1,200 acres), and Educational Programming (farm-based learning including tours and apprenticeship programs). The farm demonstrates climate-resilient farming by reducing food waste through composting, with all organic waste from crop cultivation and livestock recycled through the state-of-the-art compost facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soils and Compost Premium organic soil blends, soil amendments, and compost products offered in bulk orders and retail packaging for commercial landscapers, municipal parks, regional farms, gardens, and green rooftops.
• Produce and Livestock NOFA-certified organic fruits, vegetables, grains, and pasture-raised livestock grown on over 1,200 acres using climate-resilient farming practices, sold through the farm market, online ordering, and retail partners.
• Educational Programming Farm-based learning opportunities including one-hour farm tours, exploration activities, and an Apprenticeship Program offering hands-on experience with harvesting, composting, and farm operations.
• Farm Market and Eatery On-site retail market and eatery at 194 Coleman Station Road, Millerton, NY, offering fresh organic vegetables and farm products directly to consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processes up to 40,000 cubic yards of manure, yard waste, and food waste annually, reducing solid waste that would otherwise be disposed in landfills
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErich McEnroe discusses climate smart farming with Cornell University. Partnership includes video content on climate smart farming practices and collaboration on agricultural education.
• Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA-NY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOFA-NY provides organic certification for crops and beef. McEnroe Farm has maintained NOFA-certified organic status for over 25 years.
• Cornell Cooperative ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Farm to School Program, connecting local farms with educational institutions for farm-based learning.
• New York StateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Farm to Institution Program, connecting farms with institutions for local food procurement.
• OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute)minorOthersOMRI provides organic certification for soil products. McEnroe uses OMRI-listed products for soil amendments.
• Durst OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcEnroe Organic Farm was established in 1987 through a partnership by the McEnroe and Durst families. The Durst Organization maintains sustainable operations documentation and resources related to the farm partnership.
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)minorOthersDEC provides resources for home composting. McEnroe Farm participates in food waste reduction initiatives aligned with state environmental goals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hawthorne Valley Farm: Certified biodynamic and organic farm in Ghent, NY operating on a similar integrated farm + compost + education + retail model, serving the Hudson Valley and NYC markets. Highly comparable footprint, GTM, and product mix.
• Black Earth Compost: Massachusetts-based commercial composting service that picks up food waste from Northeast institutions and businesses and produces compost for retail and bulk sale. Closely comparable commercial composting GTM in overlapping geography.
• Earth Care Farm: Certified organic farm and commercial composting operation in Charlestown, RI that processes regional organic waste into compost and soil products for landscapers, farmers, and homeowners. Direct peer in organics processing and soil product distribution.
• Blue Hill at Stone Barns: Farm-to-table restaurant and agricultural operation at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY, with deep ties to Stone Barns Center. Comparable in integrating on-farm production, education, and direct-to-consumer sales in the Northeast.
• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Non-profit educational farm in Pocantico Hills, NY focused on sustainable, regenerative farming with on-site composting and farm-to-table programming. Closest comparable in scale, mission, and Northeast positioning.
• Vermont Compost Company: Commercial compost manufacturer in Vermont producing premium composts and soil blends for growers, landscapers, and greenhouses across the Northeast. Direct competitor in the soil/compost commercial product category.

Broad incumbents

• Stonyfield Farm: Large established organic dairy and yogurt brand sourcing from organic Northeast farms. Broader incumbent in organic agriculture and a potential commercial counterpart for any McEnroe organic produce expansion into branded CPG.

Emerging players

• Harmony Valley Farm: Certified organic produce farm in Viroqua, WI selling through CSA and wholesale channels. Comparable diversified organic produce operation but in the Midwest with a different end-market and no large-scale composting focus.

Regional players

• Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center: Certified organic farm and education center in East Thetford, VT with a farmstand, CSA, and community programming. Comparable organic + education model but primarily serves the Upper Valley rather than McEnroe's Hudson Valley/NYC geography.

Others

• Johnny's Selected Seeds: Maine-based supplier of certified organic and conventional seeds, tools, and supplies for commercial growers and home gardeners. Adjacent enabling vendor rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same organic Northeast grower ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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