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FC Development Corp. and The Farmer’s Cow, LLC Announce Transformative Partnership Expansion
March 14, 2025
Years of Resilience and Collaboration Culminate in a Bold New Chapter for the Beloved Farmers’ Cow Brand
Norwich, CT, March 14th 2025 – FC Development Corp. and The Farmer’s Cow, LLC are proud to announce a landmark evolution in their partnership, marking a pivotal moment in their journey of strategic growth, trust, and innovation. What began in Q4 2019 as a licensing agreement for FC Development Corp. to develop The Farmer’s Cow Calfé & Creamery—the fast-casual division of the iconic Connecticut-based farming cooperative—has now blossomed into a comprehensive and dynamic alliance. Under a newly finalized agreement, FC Development Corp. will now take the helm as the brand management and expansion entity for The Farmer’s Cow brand across its entire ecosystem, encompassing new product distribution, cleanenergy brand & project development, marketing, and overall growth of the brand – beginning immediately with the cooperation to expand and strengthen the retail division.
This milestone comes after years of navigating unprecedented challenges, including the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic mere months after the initial agreement, followed by supply chain disruptions and rising inflation. Undeterred, the partnership between FC Development Corp. and The Farmer’s Cow, LLC thrived – a bond forged through unrelenting commitment, like the farmers have dedicated to this brand for over 20 years. Through this, FC Development Corp. worked tirelessly to assemble a world-class leadership group and establish a scalable operational framework poised for long-term success, perfectly positioned to move to the next level.
“From the beginning, our collaboration with The Farmer’s Cow, LLC has been rooted in a shared commitment to excellence, land stewardship, and community – an example the farmers set for decades.” said Edwin Molina, CEO of FC Development Corp. “What we’ve achieved together—despite extraordinary obstacles—is a testament to the resilience of our teams and the strength of this partnership. Today, we’re not just celebrating a new agreement; we’re setting the stage for The Farmer’s Cow to grow like never before because of the work the farmers have done to get us here.”
Under the expanded partnership, FC Development Corp. will oversee the strategic direction of The Farmer’s Cow brand, driving innovation across its portfolio of existing dairy products and new products, fast-casual dining experiences, and emerging initiatives like cleanenergy development – such energy projects already up and operational on two cooperative farms. This holistic approach will amplify the cooperative’s mission to deliver high-quality, locally sourced products while expanding its reach, impact, and community support – this effort perfectly integrated through FC Development Corps. recent contract with national branding agency The Artist Evolution in February 2025.
“For the past five years, FC Development Corp. has been an invaluable partner in helping us bring The Farmer’s Cow, LLC’s vision to life beyond what we have built,” said Jim Smith, Chairman of The Farmer’s Cow cooperative. “This next step empowers us to build on our legacy as a farmer-owned cooperative while embracing new opportunities to connect with consumers and communities. Together, we’re ready to take The Farmer’s Cow brand to new heights and we know this partnership is the perfect collaboration to do just that – while cultivating the mission we set out to pursue.”
Since its inception, The Farmer’s Cow, LLC has been a beacon of land stewardship and local pride, representing a collective of family farms dedicated to freshness, quality, and transparency. With FC Development Corp.’s expertise in brand management and operational scaling, the partnership is poised to redefine what’s possible for a modern farming cooperative in today’s dynamic market and provide a perfect foundation for family-run farms everywhere to not just survive, but thrive.
More details about the expanded partnership and upcoming initiatives will be shared in the coming months as both organizations roll out their ambitious plans for growth.
About FC Development Corp.
FC Development Corp. functions as the premier management and development entity for the esteemed Farmer’s Cow brand of companies, partnering with the Farmer’s Cow collective of six Connecticut-based family farms (i.e., the Farmer’s Cow Cooperative). FCDC was established to extend and manage the cooperative’s brand, addressing systemic challenges like the financial pressures of large agribusinesses, environmental regulations, and global competition for farmland. Recognizing these obstacles as opportunities, FCDC focuses on diversifying revenue streams, boosting brand visibility, and safeguarding the future of small family farms. This commitment is reinforced by a leadership team with expertise across finance, technology, energy, marketing, and more, collectively responsible for founding multi-million-dollar companies and raising hundreds of millions in capital.
About The Farmer’s Cow
Founded in 2003, The Farmer’s Cow cooperative unites six family-owned Connecticut dairy farms that have collectively preserved more farmland through the Connecticut Farmland Preservation Act than any other group in the state. This commitment, and 20 years of proven success, earned them the prestigious Connecticut Legacy Recognition Award in 2023, affirming their contributions to manufacturing, retail, restaurants, franchising, and clean energy – the sole recipient for the state.
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