FireFly Farms Receives Blue Ribbon Small Business Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Accident, MD (PRWEB) March 11, 2012

FireFly Farms (http://www.fireflyfarms.com), producer of artisan goat cheeses from Maryland’s Allegheny Plateau, received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. Seventy-five companies across the country were named winners on March 1, 2012.

“These award winners embody the spirit of American free enterprise,” said Tom Donohue, U.S. Chamber president and CEO. “More important than profits, their successes have provided much-needed jobs and hope to the people in their communities.”

The awards program, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, honors companies that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including strategy, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.

“FireFly Farm’s success is directly due to the talents and diversity of its staff and its local farming partners,” commented Mike Koch, FireFly Farms president and co-founder. “We are so very honored to be recognized by our community and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce through this award. All of us are committed to strengthening our local economy, sustainable agriculture, and the local food movement – especially local artisan goat cheeses!”

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FireFly Farms Creamery & Market Limited Edition Gift Crate Samplers

FireFly Farms Creamery & Market (http://www.fireflyfarms.com), producer of artisanal goat cheeses from Maryland’s Allegheny Plateau, is pleased to announce the availability of their 2011 limited edition gourmet gift crate samplers—appetizing treats for your favorite holiday host, cherished friend, or appreciated business-client this winter season.

Accident, MD (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

FireFly Farms Creamery & Market (http://www.fireflyfarms.com), producer of artisanal goat cheeses from Maryland’s Allegheny Plateau, is pleased to announce the availability of their 2011 limited edition gourmet gift crate samplers—appetizing treats for your favorite holiday host, cherished friend, or appreciated business-client this winter season.

Each elegant, slide-top, wooden gift crate features two of FireFly Farms’ award-winning handcrafted cheeses paired with a selection of specialty food items from the FireFly Farms Creamery & Market, located at 107 South Main Street in Accident, Maryland, in Garrett County.

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FireFly Farms Creamery and Market Now Open to Visitors in Accident, MD, in Garrett County

FireFly Farms, producer of artisanal goat cheeses from Maryland’s Allegheny Plateau, celebrated the opening of the FireFly Farms Creamery & Market to visitors at 107 South Main Street in Accident, Md., in Garrett County, at 10:00 am, Friday October 7th.

October 10, 2011

FireFly Farms, producer of artisanal goat cheeses from Maryland’s Allegheny Plateau, celebrated the opening of the FireFly Farms Creamery & Market to visitors at 107 South Main Street in Accident, Md., in Garrett County, at 10:00 am, Friday October 7th.

The Market features FireFly Farms’ award-winning goat cheeses as well as other specialty, hand-selected items from the region and around the world.

All of FireFly Farms cheeses are crafted on site in the Accident creamery using fresh goat’s milk purchased from four local family farms. Visitors can view the specially constructed production and aging facilities and cheese making process through observation windows. FireFly Farms moved their cheese production facilities to the Accident creamery from a smaller facility in Bittinger, Md., this summer.

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FireFly Farms Earns Blue Ribbon For Bleu Goat Cheese

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Aug. 11, 2011

Firefly Farms, producer of goat cheeses from Maryland's Allegheny Plateau, has earned a top honor at this year's American Cheese Society's annual conference, which was held in Montreal, Canada.

FireFly's aged goat cheese, Mountain Top Bleu, received the first place ribbon, beating out numerous other blue-veined goat cheeses. The ribbon marked the 14th individual honor received by Mountain Top Bleu, which has been recognized by Saveur Magazine as one of its 50 favorite American cheeses.

"This is the 44th individual award for our FireFly Farms product line," explained Matt Cedro, head cheese maker.

"It always feels great to have our work recognized on the national stage. We are very proud of all our cheeses and to receive this type of recognition is wonderful."

"It all began nearly 10 years ago with a first-place ribbon for Mountain Top Bleu at the ACS in 2002," added Mike Kock, FireFly Farms president.

"As we move our creamery to Accident and prepare to expand our business, it's greatly fulfilling that Mountain Top Bleu has remained America's best."

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FireFly Farms Earns 2010 World Cheese Award Gold Medal

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Dec. 9, 2010

FireFly Farms, producer of artisanal goat cheeses from Maryland’s Allegheny Plateau, has recently won a Super-Gold Medal at the internationally recognized World Cheese Awards.
FireFly Farms' aged goat cheese, named Bella Vita, was among the 47 cheeses that received the Super-Gold Medal in a class of hard, plain cheeses made from goat’s milk. It was one of only two cheeses crafted in the U.S. to earn this recognition, a fact noted in the Dec. 1 news release of the U.S. Dairy Export Council.

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FireFly Farms Win Major Awards At ADGA Conference

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Nov. 4, 2010

FireFly Farms, producer of artisanal goat cheeses from Maryland’s Allegheny Plateau, received top honors for four of its aged goat cheeses at the American Dairy Goat Association’s annual conference. The ADGA held its annual conference Oct. 15 through 23 in Tucson, Ariz.

FireFly Farms’ aged goat cheese, Merry Goat Round, was honored as the 2010 Reserve Best-in-Show at the competition. Merry Goat Round also took a first place ribbon competing in its class against other unflavored surface mold ripened cheeses. These two new awards bring Merry Goat Round’s total individual award count to eight, including international recognition at the World Cheese Awards in 2004, 2007, and 2008.

FireFly’s aged goat cheese, Mountain Bleu, received the first place ribbon competing in its class against other unflavored blue-veined cheeses with exterior molding. This new award brings Mountain Top Bleu’s total individual award count to 13, including its 2005 selection by Saveur Magazine editors as one of their 50 favorite American cheeses and its international recognition at the World Cheese Awards in 2004, 2006, and 2008.

FireFly Farms’ aged goat cheese, Black & Blue, received the first place ribbon competing in its class against other unflavored, rindless, blue-veined cheeses. This new award brings Black & Blue’s total individual award count to five, including consecutive first place finishes in the ADGA Competition for 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.

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Three FireFly Farms' Cheeses Earn Top Honors

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Sep. 23, 2010

FireFly Farms, producer of artisanal goat cheeses from Maryland’s Allegheny Plateau, recently announced that three of its aged goat cheeses received top honors at the American Cheese Society’s (ACS) annual conference and judging held in Seattle, Wash.
The 2010 Judging & Competition saw a record number of entries: 1,462 cheeses and cultured milk products from 225 different producers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A total of 350 ribbons were awarded in 107 different distinct categories.

"The increase in this year’s entries mirrors the fantastic growth we’re seeing in the industry. As more people strive to make excellent cheese, they are turning to ACS for feedback about their products," said ACS president Christine Hyatt. "The vision of our founders was not only to recognize the best cheeses in our industry, but also to offer feedback and guidance that will improve the quality of all cheeses produced in the Americas. This philosophy is still at the heart of our judging process today."

FireFly Farms' aged goat cheese, Black & Blue™, received the first place ribbon competing in a class against other blue-veined cheeses made from goat's milk. This ribbon is the fourth individual honor received by FireFly Farm’s Black & Blue. These honors now include consecutive first place finishes in the ACS judging for 2008, 2009 and 2010.

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