The following suppliers and service providers were identified by dairy producers and processors participating in dairy business development projects across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Inclusion in this list does not constitute endorsement. Providers are organized by service area and include states where positive experiences were reported by participants, however suppliers may provide services in the surrounding states and it is recommended that applicants do their own research on suppliers best suited for their project and goals.
Processing Equipment and Services
Dairy Processing Equipment
Ullmer’s Dairy Equipment – Dairy processing equipment, pasteurizers, processing system installation (TN)
Dairy Technology – Dairy processing equipment and system integration (NC)
Sawvel – Processing equipment supplier (SC)
Finamac – Ice cream and frozen dessert processing equipment (TN)
Advanced Gourmet – Ice cream manufacturing equipment (NC)
Equipment & Concepts – Batch freezers and specialty processing equipment (NC)
Superior Ice Cream – Ice cream processing equipment and supplies (NC)
Ice Cream Equipment Specialists – Ice cream equipment and freezer systems (NC)
Refrigeration, Cooling & Stainless Fabrication
Boer Brother Refrigeration – Refrigeration and cooling systems (NC)
Newell – Heat exchange and cooling technology (GA)
Conococheague Stainless – Stainless steel processing equipment and fabrication (NC, SC)
David Kirk – Stainless piping and processing system installation (NC)
Packaging, Labeling & Automation
UltraSource – Packaging and vacuum-sealing equipment (TN)
Apex Filling Systems – Filling and packaging systems (PR)
MCC Label – Product labels and labeling solutions (TN)
I.D. Technology – Coding, date-printing, and label application equipment (SC)
Keyence – Automation, vision systems, and process monitoring technology (SC)
Exchange Team Advantage – Labeling and packaging integration support (GA)
Windrock Enterprises – Equipment support and installation services (TN)
Eng. Javier Estrada – Automation and equipment integration services (PR)
Farm Infrastructure and Dairy Equipment
Dairy Equipment Dealers & Installers
AgCentral Cooperative – Dairy equipment and agricultural supplies (TN, KY)
DeLaval – Milking equipment and dairy systems (TN)
Tri-City Dairy Equipment – Dairy equipment sales and service (VA)
Cowherd Equipment – Dairy equipment supplier (KY)
Southern Kentucky Dairy Supply – Dairy supplies and equipment (KY)
Seneca Dairy Systems – Dairy equipment and installation services (VA)
Fischer & Thompson – Equipment installation and utility connections (VA)
Cedar Crest Equipment – Dairy and farm equipment supplier (WV)
Ventilation, Housing & Facility Systems
Shady Lane Curtains – Barn curtain and ventilation systems (NC)
AmeriWind – Ventilation and environmental control systems (NC)
J&D Manufacturing – Agricultural ventilation systems (SC)
Piedmont Agri Systems – Agricultural facility systems and infrastructure (NC)
Construction & Electrical Services
JB Excavating – Excavation and site preparation (VA)
M&M Construction – Farm construction services (VA)
Guthrie Electric – Electrical installation and service (SC)
Chris Dyches Electrical – Electrical services (GA)
Electrical and Control Services – Electrical and automation systems (KY)
Flowering Concrete & Greene’s Landscapes – Site development and concrete work (GA)
Precision Technology, Genetics & Herd Management
Reproductive Genetics & Animal Improvement
Select Sires – Genetics and reproductive services (NC, KY)
Genex – Genetics and artificial insemination services (TN)
Automation & Precision Technology
Bracken Robotic Milking Specialists – Robotic milking and automation support (SC)
KAEB Sales – Dairy technology and equipment support (TN)
Rusty Windmill Innovations – Precision technology solutions (VA)
Calf Hero – Calf management technology and equipment (KY)
Farm & Agricultural Supply Providers
C & C Farm Supply – Farm supplies and agricultural products (VA)
SMI Farm & Ranch – Farm and ranch supplies (SC)
Hobdy Dye & Read Inc. – Agricultural products and farm services (KY)
WebstaurantStore – Commercial equipment and merchandising freezers (NC)
Samuel Stoltzfus – Agricultural equipment and supplies (KY)
JLane Fabrications – Custom fabrication services (FL)
Business Planning & Professional Services
Business Development & Consulting
Origin Farms – Business planning and dairy enterprise consulting (TN, AR, NC)
Gary Cartwright Consulting – Farm business consulting (NC)
Randall Tomlinson Consulting – Agricultural consulting services (TN)
Grant Development & Financing Assistance
Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD) – Grant development and business assistance (KY)
Kentucky Dairy Development Council – Dairy business development support (KY)
Legal, Tax & Professional Services
Cedar Grove Law – Legal services (NC)
Tennessee Tax Law – Tax and legal services (TN)
BotkinRose PLC – Legal services (VA)
Creekbend Appraisals & Consulting – Appraisal and consulting services (TN)
Disclaimer
This resource was compiled from producer-reported experiences. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the University of Tennessee, SDBII, USDA, or participating project partners. Producers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence when selecting vendors and service providers.