By Kori Sciandra, CJ Country Record Editor
The Reynolds Family/Photo courtesy of Kelly Reynolds.
With cows that each produce 10 gallons of milk per day, Reyncrest Farm, Inc. cares for 2,000 milking cows and an additional 1,800 head of dry [waiting to have a calf] calves, heifers, and cows.
That means 20,000 gallons of milk are produced at the farm each day. With a team of 25 full-time employees including five full-time family members, the Reynolds Family continues to leave its mark on the dairy industry.
In the 1950s, Edward and Mary Reynolds started the dairy farm at 9666 Alleghany Road, Corfu. The farm is currently undergoing a major construction project as it’s adding a new rotary parlor and free stall barn to create more space for its milk herd and to be able to milk more efficiently.
In addition to its own growth, Reyncrest Farm welcomes schools and organizations to take guided tours by appointment at the farm to learn more about the importance of the dairy industry.
“Dairy farming is the largest agricultural sector in New York State. It provides jobs for families by supporting other businesses as well as electricians, plumbers, builders, delivery drivers, veterinarians, suppliers and more! Dairy products are a healthy and local option for western NY families,” said Kelly Reynolds of Reyncrest Farm.
The farm, owned by the Reynolds Family, which includes John and Shelly along with their children, Tyler, McKenzie, and Andy, shows cows all over the Northeast and the Midwest in addition to showing their milking herd. They show at national dairy shows where they have won top honors.
Additional family members who are involved with the farm include Tyler’s wife, Kelly and their children Cannyn and Saylor, and Andrew’s wife, Whitney and their child, Thomas.