Cheesemaking

History of cheese making in Wisconsin

TIMELINE of cheesemaking in Wisconsin

Photo courtesy of Wisconsn Milk Marketing Board

Click on this link to view a historical timeline of cheesemaking in Wisconsin.

Cheese Factories in Wisconsin

Map courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

Please visit the website for more details on the location of cheese factories.

 

CHEESE POLL

What is your favorite cheese?

CHEESE POLL
Cheddar: 12 votes (4.9%)
Mozzarella: 5 votes (2.04%)
Swiss: 215 votes (87.76%)
Colby: 6 votes (2.45%)
Gouda: 2 votes (0.82%)
Provolone: 1 votes (0.41%)
Other: 4 votes (1.63%)
Total Votes: 245

How we make cheese!

University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Video

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Did you know?

* Using milk from neighbors' cows, Anne Pickett created Wisconsin's first cottage industry cheese factory in 1841 in Lake Mills.

* Colby cheese was invented in Colby, Wisconsin.

* Wisconsin is the only state that produces Limburger cheese.

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