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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Edelweiss Dairy Expands Freedom, New York, Operations

12/24/2025
Edelweiss Dairy, a large, third-generation family dairy, plans to expand its operations in Freedom, New York. The $34 million project is expected to create 25 jobs in Cattaraugus County.

The investment will include the construction of a new facility which will feature cow barns, a rotary milking parlor capable of processing up to 700 cows per hour, a 21-million-gallon lagoon with cover, and a manure and sand separation system enabling recovery of 90 percent of bedding sand and reducing annual diesel consumption by approximately 18,000 gallons.

“Our family takes pride in our longstanding contribution to this farm,” said Edelweiss General Manager John G. Borer. “We appreciate the support from Empire State Development, which enables us to fulfill increasing demand for our premium product and prepare for ongoing success.

To support the project Empire State Development awarded a $450,000 Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit contingent upon Edelweiss’s commitments to job retention and creation. In collaboration with the Cattaraugus Industrial Development Agency, ESD has additionally approved a reduced rate loan allocation of $8,403,214 from the State Bond Reserve.

“From land availability and infrastructure to reliable processor partnerships and transportation networks, the necessary conditions are aligning to make the Northeast more competitive in the dairy industry,” noted Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight. “With proximity to major consumer markets, abundant water resources, and a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Governor Hochul has worked hard to make sure New York is well-positioned to lead the next generation of dairy growth. Edelweiss Dairy exemplifies forward-thinking production, innovation, and environmental responsibility, building upon its legacy while embracing future opportunities.”

Edelweiss Dairy is a third-generation, family-owned dairy, producing over 150 million pounds of high-quality milk annually.

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