Rutter’s

In Manchester Township, York, Pennsylvania, Rutter brothers, George and Bud, began the dairy business with 20 cows and a horse-drawn wagon on the family farm. Since 1921, Rutter’s has grown from two brothers making local deliveries to employing 140 people at their York dairy to market products throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Virginia.

In February of 1968 the company opened its first convenience store on Maryland Avenue in York, PA. In the 1970’s YCEDC helped the company secure bond-financing to build several new stores. Having access to and taking advantage of affordable financing in the company’s early years helped Rutter’s grow to become the successful business that it is today. “Companies need access to capital in order to grow. Our business is very capital intensive in buildings, land and equipment. Access to reasonable cost financing was and continues to be a key part to our ability to grow our business which results in job growth and tax base growth for the communities in which we operate.” -- Scott Hartman, President of Rutter’s Farm Stores.

There are now 51 Farm Stores throughout York, Adams, Franklin and Lancaster Counties employing over 600 people. The company will keep expanding with plans to grow at 3-4 new stores per year creating 75-100 jobs. Not only does Rutter’s stimulate the economy of York and surrounding counties through employment but they are also “Community Proud”. They help raise money for local causes, donate food and gifts, host school tours at the Dairy and provide fundraising programs.