Web Summary
Q1: What is the address of Sweet Grass Dairy's creamery and cheese shop?
A1: The address of Sweet Grass Dairy's creamery is 126 Roseway Drive, Thomasville, GA 31792, and the address of their cheese shop is 123 South Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792.
Q2: What type of farming method does Sweet Grass Dairy use?
A2: Sweet Grass Dairy uses an intensive grazing management farming style, which involves rotating cows to fresh pastures every 12 hours to allow vegetation to regenerate and promote soil health.
Q3: How did Sweet Grass Dairy start?
A3: After dairying conventionally for 15 years, Al and Desiree Wehner switched to an intensive grazing management farming style in 1993. In less than a year, they discovered a better way to farm where "cows could be cows" and do what nature intended - eat grass! They then started making cheese out of their family kitchen in 2000.
Q4: Who are the owners of Sweet Grass Dairy?
A4: Al and Desiree Wehner are the original founders of Sweet Grass Dairy, but they were later joined by their daughter Jessica and son-in-law Jeremy Little. In 2005, Jeremy and Jessica purchased the cheesemaking part of the business.
Q5: What is the mission of Sweet Grass Dairy?
A5: The mission of Sweet Grass Dairy is to cultivate an inspired American food culture by handcrafting high-quality cheeses from the milk of healthy, barn-free cows grazing on grass grown year-round under the Georgia sun.
Q6: How do cows at Sweet Grass Dairy graze?
A6: Cows at Sweet Grass Dairy are rotated to fresh pastures every 12 hours using a rotational grazing system. This allows vegetation in previously grazed pastures to regenerate and promotes soil health, as well as encouraging beneficial insects like earthworms and dung beetles.
Q7: What types of cheeses does Sweet Grass Dairy offer?
A7: Sweet Grass Dairy offers a range of handcrafted cheeses, including Asher Blue, Cypress, Georgia Gouda, Green Hill, Griffin, Heat, Lil' Moo, Pimento Cheese, Thomasville Tomme, and others.
Q8: How can customers stay updated on Sweet Grass Dairy news?
A8: Customers can sign up for updates on the company's website or follow them on social media to stay informed about new products, events, and news from Sweet Grass Dairy.