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In this week’s edition: Construction continues on Cattaraugus County dairy farm’s $34M project See This Page
CRCF-supported programs bring holiday joy to hundreds across Cattaraugus County “Growing Good” isn’t just the mantra of the Community Foundation — it’s the driving force behind holiday generosity reaching those who need it most. This year, CRCFsupported programs, along with dedicated nonprofit and community partners, helped hundreds of children and families celebrate the holidays through gift-giving initiatives, including The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, Interfaith Caregivers’ Gift Tree and the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Santa Sheriff program. After a decade-long hiatus in the Angel Tree program, overwhelming community support ensured that every child enrolled in the program was adopted. Angel Trees were emptied quickly, with some being emptied multiple times. The trees were placed at local businesses, with organizations, churches and families stepping up to meet every need. In addition to toys, a partnership with Christ United Methodist Church provided new pillows and pajamas for many children. Volunteers worked long
hours coordinating pickups and deliveries for dozens of families, a challenge that was met with determination and gratitude. In total, the Angel Tree program served 245 children and 99 families. Capt. Megan Moretz expressed her thanks to CRCF and Interfaith Caregivers for supporting The Salvation Army as they branched out to bring the Angel Tree program back to Cattaraugus County after years of collaborating with Interfaith Caregivers on the Gift Tree initiative. The Gift Tree program also saw remarkable success this holiday season, serving 54 families — including senior citizens, veterans and disabled adults — exceeding its original goal of 49 families. A $1,778 grant from the Carroll and Dolores Anstaett Gift Tree Fund at CRCF played a meaningful role in the program, helping provide additional gifts and support to recipients throughout the county. Meals on Wheels drivers were instrumental in reaching homebound individuals in the area. “The Dolores and Carroll Anstaett Gift
Photo Provided CRCF-supported programs helped hundreds of children and families celebrate the holidays through gift-giving initiatives, including the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Santa Sheriff program.
Tree Fund through CRCF provided funds to purchase Olean Area Chamber of Commerce
gift certificates for each of our program participants,” said Julie Hall, Interfaith
Caregivers’ executive director. “Because these certificates can be spent at numerous
locations, they provided discretionary spending for each recipient to round out their holiday celebrations.” The program also benefited from a combination of dedicated adopters, staff coordination and volunteer support, including interns from St. Bonaventure University. Completing the season of giving, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office concluded its annual Santa Sheriff program on Dec. 19, with school resource officers delivering gifts directly to families in need. This year, the program supported 18 families and 53 children. Since 2012, the Santa Sheriff Fund at CRCF has made possible nearly $99,000 in grants in support of the Santa Sheriff program. “What makes these programs so special is the way our community shows up for one another,” said Kirk Windus, CRCF executive director. “CRCF is proud to support the organizations and volunteers who work tirelessly to make sure families, seniors and children experience the joy of the holiday season.”
Construction continues on Cattaraugus County dairy farm’s $34M project Construction is continuing on Edelweiss Dairy’s $34 million expansion in the town of Freedom in Cattaraugus County, a project expected to generate 25 new jobs with an average annual wage of $75,000. The development is in response to increased demands from regional dairy products producers, including Fairlife and Wells Enterprises, according to the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul. Great Lakes Cheese Co. has also expanded the regional dairy market with its nearly $1 billion manufacturing facility in the towns of Farmersville and Franklinville, also in Cattaraugus County. Empire State Development has 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 more than $8.4 million from the State Bond Reserve. “New York’s dairy industry is vital to both our agricultural and economic landscape, supporting thousands of jobs throughout rural communities,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a press release. “I am pleased to recognize the funding directed towards this sector, ensuring the continued supply of high-quality dairy
products and maintaining robust operations and supply chains.” Established in 1960, Edelweiss Dairy is a thirdgeneration, family-owned dairy operated by John Gerard Borer, his son John Michael Borer and daughterin-law Bethany Borer. With two additional farms in Arcade and Portageville, Edelweiss constitutes a significant component of the local agricultural community. “Our family takes pride in our longstanding contribution to this farm,” Edelweiss general manager John G. Borer said. “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 increase capacity and operational efficiency, Edelweiss is replacing its current Freedom Farm facility. The expansion marks a transition to a modernized operation emphasizing automation, sustainability and herd care, aligning growth with environmental stewardship and resilience. Edelweiss notes the multi-phase project reflects rising consumer demand, with Phase 1 involving the construction of one barn. Phase 2 includes establishing two new 1,500 cow barns, state-of-the-art rotary milking capable of processing up to 700 cows per hour, a 21-million-gallon
Photo courtesy of Fisher & Thompson, Inc. A pair of 40,000-gallon milk silos is in place at Edelweiss Dairy’s rotary milking project, which was under construction in 2025.
lagoon with cover, electrical infrastructure upgrades and an innovative manure and sand separation system enabling recovery of 90% of bedding sand and reducing annual diesel consumption by approximately 18,000 gallons.
Today, Edelweiss Dairy milks its herd three times daily and produces more than 150 million pounds of high-quality milk annually. In 2015, Edelweiss received the Dairy of Distinction award, demonstrating the farm’s commitment to
excellence and presentation. The farm manages more than 7,000 acres of cropland, cultivating corn silage, alfalfa, grass haylage, highmoisture corn, dry corn, soybeans and peas to sustain its growing herd. Hope Knight, ESD president, CEO and commissioner, said conditions are aligning to make the Northeast more competitive in the dairy industry — from land availability and infrastructure to reliable processing and transportation. “Edelweiss Dairy exemplifies forwardthinking production, innovation and environmental responsibility, building upon its legacy while embracing future opportunities,” Knight said, adding that proximity to major consumer markets, abundant water resources and a focus on sustainability and innovation position New York state “to lead the next generation of dairy growth.” Cattaraugus County IDA Executive Director Corey Wiktor expressed gratitude to the governor and ESD for the partnership and support that made Edelweiss Dairy’s expansion possible. “We also extend our great appreciation to the Cattaraugus County Legislature and the CCIDA Board of Directors for their collaboration and steadfast backing throughout this process,” Wiktor said.
“Finally, we thank Edelweiss Dairy for their vision, partnership and historic investment in the county’s rich dairy history. Together, these efforts have created a project that will drive longterm growth, innovation, and opportunity for our region.” New York has seen investments in the dairy industry across the state in the last few years, including the Great Lakes plant, a $650 million fairlife production plant in Webster, a $30 million expansion of the Agri-Mark cheese manufacturing facility in Chateaugay, a $1.2 billion Chobani yogurt manufacturing facility in Rome and Wells Enterprises’ $425 million ice cream manufacturing facility in Dunkirk. Hochul’s office said the investments reinforce New York’s status as the leading milk producer in the Northeast, as there are currently nearly 300 globally recognized dairy processing plants statewide. New York state has roughly 3,000 dairy farms that produce more than 16 billion pounds of milk annually, making it the nation’s fifth-largest dairy state. Dairy is New York’s largest agricultural sector, generating nearly half of the state’s total agricultural receipts and providing some of the highest economic multipliers, Hochul’s office stated.
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