Crystal Valley Farm, Halcott Center, NY

Crystal Valley Farm, Halcott Center, NY Crystal Valley Farm is a family run dairy farm nestled in the Catskill Mountains. The cows graze on fresh green grass all summer and into the fall.

Chris and Judy DiBenedetto, founders of Crystal Valley Farm, bought their first cows in October of 1989 and began the farm in the Denver, NY. In June of 1993, Chris, Judy, their two young children, Elena and Greg, and their cows, moved to Halcott Center, NY. The farm, owned by family friends, Dr. John and Sally Fairbairn, had been vacant for many years and needed a great deal of TLC. Family and fr

iends came to help get the barn and house in working condition and soon, Crystal Valley Farm was running in the Halcott Valley. Through the years, the farm has seen many improvements and has grown to 85 milking cows from the original 15 cows. The cows are kept outside as much as possible. Each day, the cows get a fresh new piece of field to graze throughout the day. They are also given fresh grass at night. Heifers, which are young female cows, spend time on the main farm as young calves and are then moved to another farm once they are about a year old. At this farm, Lazy Crazy Acres, in Rider Hollow, NY, the heifers are given fresh grass, just like the mature milking cows are. They stay at this farm until they are about two years old, when they are ready to have their first calf and begin milking. At this time, we move them back to the main farm and prepare them for their adult life. There is also a flock of sheep, which are sold for meat, and chickens, which provide eggs. During the summer months, the DiBenedettos spend many hours making baleage (giant marshmallow look-a-likes) and dry hay to prepare for winter. Land from the main farm and three other nearby farms is used to help provide feed for this many animals. Any hay made at Lazy Crazy Acres stays at the farm to feed the heifers during the winter. Square bales are made by our neighbors, the Bouton family, and are used to feed the young calves. In recent news, a portion of Crystal Valley Farm milk is making it's presence known at many local farmers' markets and grocery stores. We are excited about future expansions and opportunities God has for us!

It’s here!
06/20/2026

It’s here!

New products!Honey with combFry piesIced teas
06/12/2026

New products!

Honey with comb
Fry pies
Iced teas

It’s back!Vanilla, chocolate, brownie, twist, mint!
06/05/2026

It’s back!
Vanilla, chocolate, brownie, twist, mint!

THE SWEET TREAT 🧚‍♀️ FAIRY ARRIVED Pulled in early this morning loaded down with cookies & ice cream• Forgot lunch snack...
05/05/2026

THE SWEET TREAT 🧚‍♀️ FAIRY ARRIVED

Pulled in early this morning loaded down with cookies & ice cream
• Forgot lunch snacks? Covered.
• Need a mid-morning pick-me-up? Covered.
• Ice cream for breakfast? Honestly… we support it.
What a great start to the day 🍪🍦

Halcott traffic jam!The girls have been grazing for over a week now, but it’s not official until they are causing traffi...
05/02/2026

Halcott traffic jam!

The girls have been grazing for over a week now, but it’s not official until they are causing traffic jams again!

One of the coolest part about being an adult is if you want ice cream for breakfast you can !!! We can help you achiev...
04/21/2026

One of the coolest part about being an adult is if you want ice cream for breakfast you can !!! We can help you achieve that goal 💪. Fully stocked again for a few minutes 😂. Ya’ll really love your Dairy Carnival ice cream 🩶

Ice cream moved to the chest freezer by the door!
04/09/2026

Ice cream moved to the chest freezer by the door!

Thankful. There are so many families and farms represented in this little stand. Beef will be back soon! We will let you...
04/08/2026

Thankful. There are so many families and farms represented in this little stand.

Beef will be back soon! We will let you know when it is available!

Remember that new display freezer that sat right smack in the middle of the store like a roadblock 🚧😂 Well we put baby i...
04/08/2026

Remember that new display freezer that sat right smack in the middle of the store like a roadblock 🚧😂
Well we put baby in the corner 💃and her time out is over.

Fully stocked with farm fresh pork & chicken 🐖🐓
257 Rte 3
Halcott Center

Not to be too nosy 👃 but were curious What are y’all doing with our milk? 👀 Drinking it straight from the jug… or turnin...
03/30/2026

Not to be too nosy 👃 but were curious What are y’all doing with our milk? 👀

Drinking it straight from the jug… or turning it into something real good in the kitchen?

Drop your pics ⤵️— we wanna see what you’re makin’!

Address

257 Route 3
Halcott Center, NY
12430

Telephone

+18452544009

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