Creamery - Dairy Animals

The animals grazing in our pastures will showcase the prominent dairy breeds.  Rotational grazing enhances the pastures and provide sustainability within the grazing areas. 

Cows:

Holstein Cows are most familiar with their black and white markings. Well known for their even temperament and manageable size making them a favorite among dairymen. The Guernsey cow is used in dairy farming. It is fawn and white in color, and is particularly renowned for the rich flavor of its milk, as well as its hardiness and docile disposition.

Goats:

Dairy goats are becoming more prevalent in our state. The demand for their high quality milk continues to rise. Goat milk is quite versatile in cheese making. Our goats will be of various breeds including the Nubian, recognizable by its long floppy ears; Sanaans, all white goats; and LaManchas, beautiful animals with tiny elf ears. Each breed is known for specific properties, such as butterfat content, personality and other attributes.

Sheep:

Dairy sheep are still a bit of a rarity in the United States. In other countries this breed has long been known as the poor man’s cow. While the sheep are low in milk production, the milk is laden with fat, therefore requiring less milk to produce a pound of cheese. East Friesian sheep, originally imported from Sweden are a large frame animal. Multi purpose, these animals can be utilized for milk, meat and wool. Our stock, however, will enjoy peaceful days grazing the sweet mountain grass of Hermann.