HOLLAND FARMS, LLC
MILTON, FLORIDA

About Us Holland Farms Bakery & Deli Holland Farms was started on Cider Street in Oriskany in 1928 by John Piersma, founder of Holland Farms Dairy Bar and Bakery, now Holland Farms Bakery and Deli. Having been in business in the Mohawk Valley for almost a century, the staying power of Holland Farms is evident. From when John Piersma bought his first milk route, and then his first delivery truck, (a one-ton 1927 Dodge G-Boy for $960) until today, Holland Farms has made itself known for quality products and friendly service. The billboard with Chucky and Cupcake and the shiny red trim of the building are landmarks in central NY. Suzanne P. Harrington and Marolyn P. Wilson, daughters of the founders, currently own and manage Holland Farms Bakery and Deli, and have been recently joined by Suzanne’s daughter Heather Potrzeba. The business has grown to include a busy coffee bar, a deli featuring “everything from scratch” salads, lunches, take-out catering, and daily specials, while continuing to feature a full service scratch bakery. Holland Farms Bakery & Deli is committed to a quality product and service with a smile, continuing a proud Mohawk Valley tradition that started in 1955. The officers of the company have received numerous awards for their public service, and were the first women to receive the John O’Toole Award from the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2001 for their exemplary service to the Chamber and/or the community. Holland Farms Bakery and Deli also won Business of the Year in 2004 for a business with more than 50 employees from the History of Holland Farms In 1928 John Piersma started the first Holland Farms door-to-door milk delivery. He was joined by his new bride, Evlyn, on a below freezing morning in December of 1933. John and Evlyn each had their own truck and delivery routes, serving downtown Utica and surrounding areas. Evlyn gave up her route in 1940 to start a family, but milk delivery continued throughout World War ll with John’s brothers Sid taking over the milk bottling production, Pierre driving a milk route, Herman running the family’s dairy farm, and Jacob buying and running a second dairy farm. By 1950, Holland Farms had four men delivering milk to residences, businesses and hospitals six days a week. In 1955, John opened Holland Farms Dairy Bar and Bakery on the triangle in Yorkville, employing two Dutch bakers to produce fresh, quality baked goods for the community, moving to its present location at 50 Oriskany Blvd. in Yorkville in 1966, onto the site of the former Sal’s Barbecue. A second Holland Farms Bakery was operated in Clinton for several years in the late 70s and early 80s, on the current site of the Clinton Post Office. Since 1980, Holland Farms Bakery and Deli has been owned and run by the daughters of the founders, Suzanne P. Harrington and Marolyn P. Wilson. They currently employ about 70 people who help them continue the fresh quality and consistancy of their products that was started by their parents, John and Evlyn. Holland Farms’ billboard, featuring cows Cupcake and Chucky, has been a landmark on Oriskany Blvd. since 1955. In 1996 Herman Piersma and Richard Piersma, Pierre’s son, retired from the milk business and closed Holland Dairy after 69 years of supplying milk to the community. All our donuts, cakes, pies and pastries are made from scratch, and according to the New York Bakers Association, we are a unique operation in the State of New York. We produce more baked “hand made” goods in one location than any other bakery in our state or New Jersey. “Mom and Pop” bakeries are being eaten up by big companies and there are few of us left doing quality “hand made” baking and still showing a profit. We have had to compete with the in-house bakeries of the large grocery stores that have arrived in the Mohawk Valley, with their giant resources, convenience, and frozen product, and have fared well. Holland Farms Employment – Come get a Job with Holland Farms Are you looking for meaningful work that is so much more than a job? Then consider Holland Farms. There are plenty of employment opportunities At Holland Farms – and one may be perfect for you! Holland Farms is always looking for good responsible team workers to serve our large If you feel you have what it takes to help our growing business succeed in the Mohawk Valley please contact us immediately! Since 1955, Holland Farms has been baking from scratch using the best quality ingredients, and serving our customers with a smile. We’re proud  of our bakery and kitchen staff, who are always striving for consistency and quality. Their commitment to our products ensures that every product you take home from Holland Farms has that same taste and presentation that you, your parents and your grandparents have come to enjoy. Yes, we serve “real” donuts….and yes, they don’t always look exactly alike. And, yes, that’s real whipped cream on our pies and cakes and in our pastries…. and yes, we hand peel all those potatoes for the hundreds of pounds of potato salad we make each day. And, yes, that’s because our production staff makes everything from scratch…just like we’ve done for more than 60 years. Holland Farms — Holland Farms has the BEST Half Moon cookies on the planet….and by far, the most delicious EVER!