Dairy Cartel is a family-run dairy delivery service founded in Central Texas in 2026. Our mission is simple: connect our neighbors with exceptional products from local farmers and makers, delivered straight to their door.
We’re starting with farm-fresh raw milk and a carefully selected assortment of artisan cheeses, with plans to expand our offerings as we discover more Texas producers whose products and practices meet our standards.
Hey there, my name is Mark and this is my business. I’ll give y’all a little info about my background and my experience and how I got here.
I graduated from the Texas Culinary Academy (Le Cordon Bleu) in Austin in 2008 and went on to work at numerous restaurants throughout Austin including, but not limited to Cafe Josie, Whole Foods (before Amazon), Central Market, 2nd Bar & Kitchen, Vespaio, Uchi, etc.
After a solid 10 years of that I moved to Southern Oregon to start a farm with my wife and daughter, suscessfully built a Certified Organic cannabis farm there and ran it for 7 years before wrapping that up and heading back home to Central Texas. Fully immersed myself in organic farming while in Oregon that has given me a unique insight into that aspect of the food industry.
I’m now at Lira Rossa Artisan Cheese, learning the art of cheese making and helping with multiple other tasks including the Farmer’s Markets and weekly deliveries. As well as soaking up anything I can learn about Dairy Farming at Four E Dairy, which is where we make the cheese for Lira Rossa.
So, why Dairy Cartel?
I saw an opportunity to make locally produced, high-quality dairy more accessible to Austin-area families. I wanted to build a straightforward delivery service that benefits farmers, makers, and customers alike; fair prices, no hidden fees, and no nickel-and-diming.
We’re starting small and intentionally. Quality comes first, which is why I personally visit the farms, get to know the people behind the products, and take the time to understand how they operate.
My background in both professional kitchens and organic farming has given me a unique perspective on what goes into producing exceptional food. I want every product we offer to reflect that experience and the standards Dairy Cartel stands for.
Again, thanks for taking the time to check us out! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll personally respond.
Cheers to your health!
-Mark