Westby Cooperative Creamery Cottage Cheese

Westby Cooperative Creamery is a long-standing dairy producer based in Westby, Wisconsin. Founded in 1903, the cooperative has remained independent and farmer-owned for over a century. It is particularly renowned for its cottage cheese, earning Westby the title of the 'Cottage Cheese Capital of Wisconsin.' The product shown is their award-winning 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, which has received multiple accolades including gold medals at the World Championship Cheese Contest.

All Westby products are manufactured in their own facility located in Wisconsin. The cooperative sources fresh Grade A milk from approximately 100 local family-operated farms across Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. This regional sourcing model ensures that the product is fresh and supports the local agricultural economy. Because it is a cooperative, the 'ultimate owner' is the collective group of dairy farm families that supply the milk, rather than a single corporate entity.

In addition to cottage cheese, the creamery produces a variety of other cultured dairy items such as sour cream, yogurt, and dips. Their commitment to quality is highlighted by their use of rBST-free milk and minimal stabilizers, maintaining a tradition of small-batch production that dates back several generations.