The following post was written by Loan Officer Kelly Langmaid:
On May 22nd the NEK Dairy Farmers traveled to the Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, VT for a tour of the farm and the cheese making facility. Five years ago two brothers, Andy and Mateo Kehler, started in the dairy business with dreams of making cheese and one dairy cow. Yes, one cow. Today they are making a name for themselves in the farmstead cheese industry, are in the final stages of construction of their state of the art cheese aging caves and milking 40 cows. For more information about this little company and its big dreams visit their website at: http://www.jasperhillfarm.com/.
Also, on May 22nd the NEK Dairy Farmers traveled to nearby Hardwick, VT for a tour of the Vermont Milk Co. This fledgling company opened its door in 2006 using fresh Vermont milk to make their line of dairy products. Today this company makes cheddar cheese, cheese curds, yogurt, and of course, ice cream. The group toured the plant, learning both the short history of the plant and how the various products are made. And the best part of the tour? Sampling the goods! Creamy chocolate ice cream, fresh off the line…yum! For more information about this tasty company visit their website at: http://www.vermontmilkcompany.com/
