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to commit to practices such as no growth hormone injections and no tail docking. Farmers who choose to comply with the Cows First™ program get paid a premium for the milk their cows produce in exchange. Furthermore, we have customers who specifically request that those attributes are present in the milk used to produce their cheese, so this program works for everyone in the chain,” Scott points out.
As a cheese company, maintaining close ties and long-standing partnerships with those local farmers and the people it sources other ingredients from is critical for Meister Cheese, as it plays a direct role in the quality of its products. Located in America’ s Dairyland, the company benefits from some of the most naturally suited dairy farming terrain in the country. The rolling hills, valleys, streams, creeks and rivers of the unglaciated region create ideal conditions for grazing and produce milk of exceptional quality, giving Meister Cheese a unique advantage.
The company’ s enduring strength lies in balancing tradition with innovation. Guided by generations of family leadership, strong agricultural partnerships, and a commitment to quality and responsible practices, Meister Cheese is set to continue shaping the future of American cheesemaking for decades to come. ■
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