Our Story

The start of Clover Valley Farm

In 1955, Fred’s dad, Fritz Wainwright Jr. and his wife Jean started their own farm in Florence, NJ , where they raised their six children.

In 1974, they made it official and incorporated the farm, Clover Valley Farm Inc. The name came from a local map that referred to their area as “clover valley”. That name could not have been more fitting. Fields of clover surrounded the farm.

Clover Valley Farm, Inc. began as a dairy farm, milking 100% registered Holsteins. 

In 1987, Fred took over the dairy business purchasing the dairy cows and operation from his parents and brothers.

In the mid 2000’s, after decades in the dairy industry, Fred made the very difficult decision to sell his 600 head dairy herd. At the time, the cost of producing milk had climbed beyond what farmers were being paid for it, while finding the labor needed for the dairy had become increasingly difficult.

After selling the dairy herd, Fred continued working in agriculture as an animal nutritionist while studying to become a CPA. Farming and livestock remained very much a part of his life, even without cows of his own for those few year.

Clover Valley Farm Today

In 2011, cattle returned to Clover Valley Farm when we, Danielle and Fred, started our beef herd. What started as raising beef for ourselves and close family has now grown into 15 years of raising beef for our family AND our community.

We were married in 2012, bringing together not only a shared love of agriculture, but years of experience and education within the livestock industry. Danielle’s background was also rooted in dairy, with a degree in Dairy Science from DVU and advanced studies in animal nutrition.

As our herd and plans grew, we knew we needed to find a farm of our own to be able to keep up with all of our dreams. After 2 years of searching for the right farm, we found a farm not too far from Fred’s family farm. It’s name was “Clover Run Farm”. With a name like that, it certainly felt like the place we were meant to continue Clover Valley Farm.

In 2014, we moved to our forever home farm in Southampton, NJ. Here we continued growing our cow-calf herd, added laying hens and most importantly, welcomed our two little farm boys.

After doing lots of research on a particular breed, we decided to add American Wagyu to the herd in 2018. Known for their exceptional marbling, the American Wagyu gave us the opportunity to expand what we were raising and offer something different along side our angus beef.

2022 brought another BIG chapter! We purchased an additional 200 acres, expanding the farm to over 250 acres and giving our growing cattle herd more pasture and the land needed to produce their hay.

In 2023, we built Farm on the Point Market, our on-farm market located on the historic Farm on the Point property. We wanted a place right here on the farm where we could offer the beef we raise directly to our community. Today, the market has grown to include our beef, eggs, honey and other farm products along with Jersey Fresh produce and products from other local farms and businesses.

Through all the changes and growth over the years, one thing hasn’t changed; Our commitment to the health and well-being of our animals, caring for the land and raising high quality food for our community. ♡

Our Mission

Our Mission is to raise high quality food for our community while farming in a way that cares for our animals, improves our soil and protects the land for the future.

Our Vision

As stewards of the land and animals, we are here to ensure the health and well-being of the herd while leaving the land in better condition for the next generations. ♡