CHEESE F.A.Q.'S

Is this sheep, cow or goat cheese?

All of our cheeses are labeled sheep, cow or goat. Often our cheeses are displayed by milk type.

I want to make cheese. Do you have supplies?

We usually have a vegetarian rennet, a cheesemaking kit and a few books on the process.

I'm lactose intolerant, do you have a cheese for me?

Connie, our cheese buyer, says cheese aged over 60 days might work for you. In these cheeses the lactose structures have broken down enough to not cause you any upset. Also, the smaller proteins structures in goat and sheep milk cheeses are easier for those that suffer from lactose intolerance to digest. Try these cheeses in small portions if you are unsure if you will be affected.

Milton Creamery
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Milton, IA

Miles to the Co-op: 154.9

Rufus and Jane moved to Southeast Iowa from Pennsylvania in 1992 and with their five children they started milking cows. In 2002, Rufus was approached by two Amishmen, wanting him to buy their milk and make cheese. In May 2006, after 4 years of research, numerous discussions and lots of hard work the family made their first batch of cheese.

Their 16 year old son, Galen, took over the cheese making process in February 2007, so Rufus could spend time making deliveries and marketing. At the same time they were experimenting with their first specialty cheese, the Prairie Breeze, a bold cheddar with a twist. Prairie Breeze is gaining national attention and has won top prizes at national cheese competitions.


They pick up around 20,000 pounds of milk per week from five Iowa farms. That’s a lot of cheese!


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Frisian Farms

Oskaloosa, IA
Miles to the Co-op: 86.5

Mike and Jason Bandstra’s years of on-farm experience combined with formal agricultural education backgrounds have been critical to their ability to produce an outstanding farmstead cheese.

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