Arethusa Farm

The Webster Family owned a dairy farm south of Litchfield, CT. They named the farm Arethusa for the small pink orchid that grew in a swamp on the land. Arethusa Farm originally started as a dairy farm that delivered milk and dairy products locally. The farm on Webster Road was purchased by George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis with the goal of saving open farmland. They made an agreement with Webster descendants to return the name “Arethusa” to the farm.George and Tony became interested in establishing their own dairy herd. The first five purebred registered Holsteins were purchased for Arethusa Farm. Jerseys and Brown Swiss would soon follow. The Holsteins and Jerseys from Arethusa bring home top honors from the most prestigious world dairy show in the world. One of their holsteins Melanie was named Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. Her Jersey herd mate, Veronica was Reserve Supreme Champion.Arethusa Farm began bottling milk under their new label at a rented creamery in Bolton in June and selling it in local stores. The herd grew to over 350 total head. Arethusa Farm won the prestigious honor of Premiere Holstein Breeder at World Dairy Expo. Two buildings were purchased in Bantam and the construction of Arethusa Farm Dairy began. Arethusa milk and yogurt became available in several stores in Litchfield County and two Whole Foods locations. The new dairy began production in January and a retail store was opened in July. Ice cream and cheese joined the production line. All products are made using only the milk from Arethusa’s cows. Arethusa is a Premiere Jersey Breeder at World Dairy Expo for the second year in a row.Arethusa Farm Dairy opened their new storefront on 1020 Chapel Street, New Haven. Back in Bantam, Arethusa a mano just opened a new cafe and pastry experience. Arethusa al tavolo has been named a Top 100 Restaurant in America by OpenTable. Once again Arethusa Farm travels across the country for another year of dairy competitions winning titles such as Intermediate & Grand Champion.At the beginning of 2020 as Arethusa Farm Dairy continued to grow, they made the decision to begin partnering with other local Connecticut family farms to help supply milk for their dairy hence why you can get some of their products with your Modern Milkman order!