FC Development Corp. and The Farmer’s Cow® Are Now Live on StartEngine: A Long-Held Vision Takes Its Next Step

Norwich, CT – April 8, 2026 – We are pleased to announce that FC Development Corp., the brand management and expansion partner for The Farmer’s Cow®, is now officially live with its equity offering on StartEngine.

This moment represents far more than a funding milestone. It is the culmination of years of quiet, determined effort by a dedicated team that has poured heart and expertise into every detail. From our back-end operations and corporate counsel to the restaurant and retail teams, management, and every colleague in between, countless hands have worked together with unwavering focus to reach this point. Their perseverance, attention to detail, and shared belief in our mission have turned a vision into reality.

“None of this would have been possible without the extraordinary dedication of our entire team — from those who handled the complex legal and regulatory work behind the scenes to the men and women on the ground in our cafés and retail operations who bring our brand to life every single day,” said Edwin Molina, CEO of FC Development Corp. “We owe them our deepest gratitude. And we owe a special debt of honor to the family farmers who inspired this entire venture. Their way of life — rooted in resilience, optimism, and humble strength — is exactly what this company stands for, and a partnership we are honored to be in. Today we feel both profoundly grateful and genuinely excited for everything still ahead.”

At its core, this journey reflects the very spirit that has guided The Farmer’s Cow® since its founding in 2003 by six Connecticut family farms. To us, farmers embody the true entrepreneurial spirit. They rise each day with optimism, guided by hope, strategy, grit, and deep passion for the land and the communities they feed. They understand that real progress comes through patient stewardship, thoughtful planning, and the quiet resolve to keep moving forward no matter what. We strive for that same mindset to live at the heart of everything we do at FC Development Corp. — building a scalable, resilient model that supports family farms while creating meaningful opportunities in premium retail, fast-casual experiential dining, and clean energy – a family farm security ecosystem designed to change the world.

Chairman Steven Ayer, a farmer himself who has been part of this journey since the very first day, added: “We have built this dream the way farmers build theirs — one steady season at a time, shoulder to shoulder with the people who actually do the work. There is no shortcut to something real and lasting. What we have accomplished together is the result of that same collective patience and determination that has always defined family farming.”

We are especially proud that StartEngine — one of the nation’s leading equity crowdfunding platforms, with a community of more than 2.1 million investors and over $1.5 billion invested across more than 1,000 offerings — has approved our campaign following its rigorous vetting process. As an SEC-registered funding portal and FINRA member, StartEngine’s thorough review underscores the strength of our business, governance, and growth strategy. Through its innovative StartEngine Secure platform, an SEC-registered transfer agent, the company provides secure share management, compliance support, and secondary trading opportunities for investors in Reg A+, Reg CF, and Reg D offerings. StartEngine has facilitated access for both retail and accredited investors to notable private and pre-IPO opportunities, including companies such as Perplexity AI, Databricks, Boxabl, Knightscope, and others that have gone on to significant success or public listings.

In doing so, StartEngine is helping lead a new frontier: enabling private companies to conduct public-style equity offerings without pursuing a traditional IPO. This approach gives retail investors broader access to high-quality private-market opportunities that were once reserved for institutional players, while allowing companies to raise capital, build liquidity options, and maintain the flexibility of staying private longer. It reflects a broader market trend in which strong private companies are extending their private lifecycles, leveraging abundant private capital and maturing secondary markets rather than rushing to public listings amid regulatory costs and volatility.

The offering is now open and will remain available until April 30, 2026, or until the maximum goal of $618,000 is reached, whichever occurs first.

“As we stand at this important threshold, the timing feels right and the positioning is strong across the vertical markets we serve,” said Steve Lane, President of FC Development Corp. “We are committed to continuing to push boundaries, refine our model, and improve every aspect of the experience we deliver for our customers, our partner farms, and our investors. The remarkable work our team has done to get us here gives us every confidence that the best chapters are still to come.”

To our community of supporters, partners, fellow farmers, and forward-thinking investors: we are deeply grateful to have reached this milestone together. Your belief in authentic agriculture, thoughtful innovation, and the enduring strength of family farms has made this possible. We look forward to continuing this journey with those who see the same potential we do.

For more information and to participate in the offering, please visit our campaign page on StartEngine. This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

Click here to learn more about the opportunity on StartEngine.

About FC Development Corp.

FC Development Corp. (FCDC) serves as the premier management and development entity for the esteemed Farmer’s Cow brand of Connecticut. With deep expertise in managing family farm brands, FCDC is committed to growing and managing the cooperative’s brand. With a strong background in handling large agribusinesses, environmental regulation challenges, and financial opportunities, FCDC excels at identifying, and safeguarding the future of small family farming operations nationwide. With expertise across finance, technology, operations, and energy, FCDC is especially responsible for founding multi-million-dollar companies and raising millions in capital.

About The Farmer’s Cow

The Farmer’s Cow® is a cooperative of six family-owned and operated multigenerational Connecticut dairy farms that joined forces in 2003 to bottle and market fresh local milk under one trusted brand. By pooling their milk and delivering it to stores within 48 hours of milking, they offer some of the freshest dairy in New England. Longtime advocates for farmland protection, Chairman Jim Smith of Cushman Farms and other key founding members were instrumental in shaping and passing the landmark 2018 Farmland Preservation Act that strengthened Connecticut’s easement program. Today their six farms protect thousands of permanently preserved acres—the largest single block held by any cooperative in the state. This commitment, and over 20 years of proven success, earned them the prestigious Connecticut Legacy Recognition Award in 2023, affirming their contributions to manufacturing, retail, restaurants, brand development, and clean energy—the sole recipient for the state. The Farmer’s Cow shows that when family farms stand united, they can safeguard both their land and their legacy.

For More Information

Contact: FC Development Corp. at info@fcdevcorp.com