Store Hours:
Saturday 10am - 4pm
455 Maple Ridge Road
Brasher Falls, New York 13613
Store Hours:
Saturday 10am - 4pm
455 Maple Ridge Road
Brasher Falls, New York 13613
What is Ortman Farms?
Over the years Ortman Farms has evolved into the dairy, pork and beef farm we are today. Our family farm is located in beautiful Northern New York in the St. Lawrence Valley. We pride ourselves on quality products and the ethical care of our animals. Our animals are raised with respect, which is exemplified in our family tradition to name every one of our animals. Here at Ortman Farms, we honor the responsibility we have towards them, understanding the essential role that our animals play in our livelihood.
We have a strong connection with our land and understand that our land is foundational to sustaining our family business. We have partnered with New York Soil and Water Conservation to implement more sustainable eco-friendly practices to all arms of our farm: dairy, beef, pork, lumber, and cropping.
Choose Ortman Farms and support our family business where we raise our animals with care and respect. Our farm is fueled by the passion we have for the work we do and the continual drive to produce high-quality products.
Where did
Ortman Farms start?
The origins of Ortman Farms arose from humble beginnings starting with the purchase of 166 acres of land by Mr. Loren Ortman in 1977. This transaction took place in the dead of winter in snow covered Upstate New York. Loren had the foresight to see the possibilities that a piece of land and a steady resolve can have in making his childhood dream of owning a farm a reality. Loren was inspired by his grandparents' farm and always had a love for the land. He initially balanced being a farmer with his full time job as a newspaper foreman in New Jersey.
Ortman Farms was established in 1981 as a small vegetable, sheep, and replacement heifer farm. With his wife Cynthia by his side they raised their three children on the farm. When the opportunity emerged for Loren to make a career move and transition into being a dairy farmer full time Loren and Cynthia took a huge leap of faith, heading into new territory with their three children. On January 16, 1999 Ortman Farms progressed to become a full time dairy farm. Initially starting out with only nine dairy cows, Loren used two pail units and a dumping station to collect the milk. A very proud accomplishment was when Loren and Cynthia sent out their first load of milk at a respectful 950 lbs. Two decades later Ortman Farms has grown the dairy herd to 74 milking cows with an average at 7,500 lbs, a great leap from that first shipment the family proudly sent off! In 2016 the decision was made to develop a beef herd to supply pasture and grain fed meat directly to the consumer. Ortman Farms has now expanded to include dairy, beef, pork, lumber and cropping.
With the transition of their son Michael officially partnering into the Ortman Dairy, LLC. in 2019, Ortman Farms is the embodiment of a family farm and family run business.
OUR GOAL
At Ortman Farms, we strive to provide the best life for all our animals and allow the consumer to be involved in where their food comes from. We believe it is important that the consumer has an intimate connection with our farm. Our goal is to rebuild and rekindle that valuable relationship from farm fresh food to our customer's home table.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Ortman Farms is a family run business where we ethically raise our animals with care. Our business mindset is one that believes in innovation and continual growth. We believe in supporting locally as much as possible and to build a sense of community. We invite you to share in our vision and journey.