The dairy farm has been owned and operated by the Stoner family since 1928. Recently, as farming operations became bigger throughout the country, small family owned and operated dairy farms have struggled to remain profitable. Instead of going with the trend of expanding the size of the farm, the Stoner family chose to start selling milk directly to the public as a way to keep their small farm in business.

Realizing that the task was too large for their family to handle they shared their vision with the Everett family. In 2005 the two families joined forces to found Apple Valley Creamery. After a year and a half of construction, the families opened their farm store in October 2006 to sell their milk directly to the public. In December, 2006 the farm expanded its operation by offering a home delivery service. 

Both families are excited to be able to provide local products for their customers.  They believe that local foods taste better, are fresher, and are better for you and the environment.  Being able to come to the farm and see where your milk is produced and bottled and talk to the people doing it provides that bond of trust between the farmer and consumer that is often lost in our modern society.