Current Market Conditions Impact Milk Prices

Beginning last month, we began to see some interesting dynamics that are affecting market conditions and driving milk prices down. I wanted to share what I am seeing in the market, how milk prices will be impacted, and when we hope to see the market stabilize and being to improve. First, a fire at an […]

2023 Employee Milestones

At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees; they are like family. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers with us often span decades. See our most recent Commitment to Craft acknowledgements. December, 2023 Erin Hayden – 10 years of service Darlene Kerr – 10 years of […]

A 2022 Recap from the CEO

As we begin the New Year, let us take a moment to briefly reflect on 2022. The biggest and most notable accomplishment of the year was the startup of the Menomonie location. We started our first test batch of cheeses in February and began to move product in late March. Producing quality product out of […]

Award Winning Cheese and Your Milk Check

Often, when announcing that we’ve won another prestigious cheese award, we will hear the comment, “Great, but how does that help my milk check.” Sure, entering contests requires entrance fees, shipping costs, and staff time; however, it’s an investment that pays off in these four ways: 1. The judges in the competitions are very experienced […]