Founded in 2021 and based in Burlington, Vt., The Farmer Companies acquires, builds, and grows iconic consumer brands with a focus on premium cheese snacking. Its portfolio includes WHISPS, a 100% cheese crisp brand, and an exclusive licensing partnership with Cabot Creamery to produce Cabot Creamery Popcorn. The company emphasizes world-class cheese partners, premium ingredients, and product innovation as the foundation for growth. Management has stated a vision to become North America's leading premium cheese snacking company and is pursuing national distribution and strategic acquisitions to scale. The recent Series A financing is being used to invest in manufacturing partnerships, expand distribution nationally, and fund further acquisitions. The company founder Adam Farmer remains active as Chairman following the CEO transition to Randy Johnson.

Total raised

$17M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Jul 2026