Molly Brook Farm

Molly Brook Farm Molly Brook Farm is a Vermont dairy that has been in the Goodrich family since 1835. Originally, the farm had 12 milking Jerseys.

Molly Brook Farm named after the Molly Brook, winds its way through scenic hayland, pasture, woodland and sugar bush in Cabot, Vermont. The farm has been in the Goodrich family since 1835 and Jerseys have always grazed the pastures. Over the years, as farms in Vermont have declined, Molly Brook purchased neighbor farm land to now support a milking herd of about 100 cows. Though each day brings new

struggles and challenges the care of the animals is foremost to this hard working family. Every animal on the farm is known by name and has its own personality. Myles Goodrich, who took his first steps on this land, is the seventh generation to live on and work the 565-acre family farm. Maintaining the family heritage and the traditions that have carried on for over 180 years just feels right to this hard-working family. The Goodrich name is synonymous with dairy farming in Vermont. In fact, the Wendell and Inez Goodrich were one of the founding families of the Cabot Creamery Cooperative in 1919. The Molly Brook herd has been on DHIA test continuously since 1910; the longest of any herd in Vermont. All of the Jerseys on the farm have been registered since 1917.

“We now [in 1970] have the first registered Jersey that made over twenty thousand pounds of milk.” – Wendell Goodrich (fifth-generation)

The sale of quality Jerseys from outstanding cow families became a focal point of Molly Brook around 1980. The Jerseys raised on Molly Brook are prodigious producers known internationally for their genetics that started with a cow named Molly Brook Fascinator Flower. The Jersey breed is fortunate that Walter (sixth-generation) and Sally Goodrich recognized Flower's potential just before she was headed to the Vermont Jersey Breeders sale. The story goes that Sally saw something in Flower that kept her on the farm. Walt and Sally working with their vet, Cal Blessing, took an innovative approach to developing and marketing the genetics on the farm bringing world-wide recognition to the farm. Descendants of Flower can be found throughout the United States and on every continent except Antarctica. The Goodrich family see themselves as stewards of their way of life and welcome visitors.

09/22/2024

Happy First Day of Fall from us and the ladies at Molly Brook Farm!🍂

03/12/2024

Anybody out there looking for a Jersey breeding bull. We have a boy who is 1 year and 3 months.

02/07/2024

Small family farms are the foundation of a more sustainable, resilient food system, and Whole Foods Market and Stonyfield Organics have been dedicated to sup...

11/18/2023

HOLY COW! A few weeks ago, we asked for your help naming a baby calf at one of our direct supply farms, Molly Brook Farm. We got over 12,000 ideas as part of our Name A Calf sweepstakes! Thanks to everyone who participated and welcome to the world, Butterscotch💚 If you'd like to watch the live drawing, head to our Instagram page and check out our story 👉

Thanks so much for visiting our dairy farm.
08/25/2023

Thanks so much for visiting our dairy farm.

Always a treat having visitors at our dairy farm. Our grandchildren, ninth generation, are a big part of our dairy and ...
08/05/2023

Always a treat having visitors at our dairy farm. Our grandchildren, ninth generation, are a big part of our dairy and were on hand to share what they love about our beautiful Jerseys.

05/29/2023

We're wishing you all a safe and happy from everyone here at Stonyfield Organic 🇺🇸 Thank you, to all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom ❤️ Molly Brook Farm

Thanks Stonyfield for your visit.
05/23/2023

Thanks Stonyfield for your visit.

We are blessed that our young grandchildren, the ninth generation, enjoy working on the family farm. Granddaughter, Add...
04/10/2023

We are blessed that our young grandchildren, the ninth generation, enjoy working on the family farm. Granddaughter, Addie, has been on the farm since she was 2 weeks old. Her Mom brought her to the barn morning and night while she milked the cows. We have been fortunate to have had four generations working together on the farm. Addie has a way with the cows. They love her and she loves them.

Our organic journey began with Kyle Thygesen when he was representing Stonyfield. We called to inquire and he was at ou...
03/10/2023

Our organic journey began with Kyle Thygesen when he was representing Stonyfield. We called to inquire and he was at our farm the next day. Kyle was enthusiastic and thought our Jersey cows would be a great addition to Stonyfield's Direct Milk Supply. He encouraged us every step of the way. He put us in touch with Sarah Flack. We will never forget all that Kyle did to support our transition. Thank you Kyle.

We have been so blessed this year to be named Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. Our organic journey would not have been p...
03/07/2023

We have been so blessed this year to be named Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. Our organic journey would not have been possible without Sarah Flack who helped us put together a viable plan and was always available during our complicated three year transition. Thank you Sarah.

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39 Cow Hill Rd
Cabot, VT
05873

Telephone

(802) 563-2413

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