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<p>The program allows makers to perfect both the art and the science of their craft. They leave anxious to spread that knowledge throughout their teams. That's why the program is a quality multiplier that reverberates across the state
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem2" data-order="2" data-name="Adam Buholzer" data-link="<a href="http://www.klondikecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Klondike Cheese Company</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Company" data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Brick, Feta, Gouda, Havarti" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 2;">
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem3" data-order="3" data-name="Allan Scott" data-link="<a href="https://www.saputocheeseusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Saputo Cheese USA</a>"
data-company="Saputo Cheese USA" data-location="Lincolnshire, IL" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Mozzarella, Provolone" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 3;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/allanscottmc.png" alt="Allan Scott" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem4" data-order="4" data-name="Andy Hatch" data-link="<a href="http://www.uplandscheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Uplands Cheese Company</a>"
data-company="Uplands Cheese Company" data-location="Dodgeville, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="1" data-cheeses="Pleasant Ridge Reserve" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 4;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/andy-hatch-mc.png" alt="Andy Hatch" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem5" data-order="5" data-name="Ben Shibler" data-link="<a href="https://store.pagelsponderosa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Ron's Wisconsin Cheese</a>"
data-company="Ron's Wisconsin Cheese" data-location="Kewaunee, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="1" data-cheeses="Mozzarella" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 5;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/benshibler-mc.png" alt="Ben Shibler" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem6" data-order="6" data-name="Bill Hanson" data-link="<a href="http://www.arenacheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Arena Cheese</a>" data-company="Arena Cheese"
data-location="Arena, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/85/bill-hanson" data-stars="3" data-cheeses="Colby, Colby-Monterey Jack, Gouda"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1973"}]"
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style="order: 6;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1973"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Journalist"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ",
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem7" data-order="7" data-name="Brian Jackson" data-link="<a href="https://nasonvilledairy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Nasonville Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Nasonville Dairy, Inc." data-location="Marshfield, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="10" data-cheeses="Asiago, Brick, Cheddar, Cheese Curds, Colby, Feta, Gouda, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Queso Blanco"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Greenwood, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1978"}]"
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style="order: 7;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/brianjacksonmc.png" alt="Brian Jackson" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Greenwood, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1978"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Mild Cheddar"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"When living in Wisconsin,
it's not a choice - it's just something you have to do."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Classic Rock"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem8" data-order="8" data-name="Bruce Willis" data-link="<a href="http://www.burnettdairy.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Burnett Dairy Cooperative</a>"
data-company="Burnett Dairy Cooperative" data-location="Grantsburg, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/33/bruce-willis" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Grantsburg, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1971"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Wood River Creamery Original with truffle"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Burnett County"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Creating new flavored cheese by using spices, cultures, enzyme blends, and more"}]"
style="order: 8;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Grantsburg, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1971"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Wood River Creamery Original with truffle"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Burnett
County"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Creating new flavored cheese by using spices, cultures, enzyme blends, and more"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem9" data-order="9" data-name="Charles Henn" data-link="<a href="https://www.agropur.com/us/cheese" target="_blank" rel="noref">Agropur, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Agropur, Inc." data-location="Appleton, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="1" data-cheeses="Cheddar" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 9;">
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem10" data-order="10" data-name="Chris Renard" data-link="<a href="http://www.renardscheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Rosewood Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Rosewood Dairy, Inc." data-location="Sturgeon Bay, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/45/chris-renard" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Mozzarella"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"Started helping my Dad at the age of 4. I worked in the factory through college and came back to the factory 1995. I got my cheesemakers license in 1995."}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Working on different recipes, and hearing others say how much they love your cheese."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Renard's 2 Year White Cheddar"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Hang out with my wife, four daughters, and our three dogs"}]"
style="order: 10;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"Started helping my Dad at the age
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem11" data-order="11" data-name="Chris Roelli" data-link="<a href="http://www.roellicheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Roelli Cheese Company, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Roelli Cheese Company, Inc." data-location="Shullsburg, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/88/chris-roelli" data-stars="3" data-cheeses="Alpine-Style, Blue, Cheddar"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Darlington, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1984"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Hayward"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Classic car restoration"}]"
style="order: 11;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Darlington, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1984"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Hayward"},{"question":"If you weren’t a
cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Classic car restoration"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem12" data-order="12" data-name="Dan Omundson" data-link="<a href="http://www.lagranderscheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">LaGrander's Hillside Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="LaGrander's Hillside Dairy, Inc." data-location="Stanley, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Colby, Monterey Jack" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 12;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/danomundsonmc.png" alt="Dan Omundson" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem13" data-order="13" data-name="Dan Szczepanski" data-link="<a href="http://www.belgioioso.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="BelGioioso Cheese, Inc." data-location="Green Bay, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Parmesan, Romano" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 13;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/danszczepanskimc.png" alt="Dan Szczepanski" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem14" data-order="14" data-name="Dave Buholzer" data-link="<a href="http://www.klondikecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Klondike Cheese Company</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Company" data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Feta, Muenster"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"I started working around our cheese plant as a child in the 1950's. I am still here."}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Having a couple of beers with family and friends."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"The daily challenges and working with the people."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Once again Emmenthaler"}]"
style="order: 14;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"I started working around our cheese plant
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem15" data-order="15" data-name="Dave Newman" data-link="<a href="http://www.arlausa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Arla Foods, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Arla Foods, Inc." data-location="Basking Ridge, NJ" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Gouda, Havarti"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and live in Little Chute, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1998"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Don't listen to music at work, but Classic Country for the ride home"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Our Dill Havarti slices"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Working with and mentoring our cheesemakers, and knowing they are producing the highest quality cheese for our customers."}]"
style="order: 15;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and live in Little Chute, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
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customers."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem16" data-order="16" data-name="Gary Grossen" data-link="<a href="http://www.babcockhalldairystore.wisc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Babcock Hall Dairy Plant</a>"
data-company="Babcock Hall Dairy Plant" data-location="Madison, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="5" data-cheeses="Brick, Cheddar, Gouda, Havarti, Muenster"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Juda, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1967"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Country"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Aged Swiss"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"At the end of the day, I walk through the plant, everyone has gone home, it's quiet, equipment is all nice and shiny, and then I go into the cold cellar and look at the cheese produced that day, and it makes me proud to be a Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker."}]"
style="order: 16;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Juda, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1967"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Country"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Aged
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cheese produced that day, and it makes me proud to be a Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem17" data-order="17" data-name="Gerard Knaus" data-link="<a href="http://www.stardairy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Weyauwega Star Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Weyauwega Star Dairy, Inc." data-location="Weyauwega, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="8" data-cheeses="Brick, Cheddar, Colby, Feta, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Parmesan, Provolone" data-questions-featured="" data-questions=""
style="order: 17;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/gerardkrausmc.png" alt="Gerard Knaus" loading="lazy"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem18" data-order="18" data-name="Jamie Fahrney" data-link="<a href="https://chaletcheesecoop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Chalet Cheese Cooperative</a>"
data-company="Chalet Cheese Cooperative" data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/62/jamiefahrney" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Baby Swiss, Brick, Limburger, Swiss"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Albany, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1985"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Just keep yourself busy with something otherwise you will go stir crazy."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"My camper north of the Dells."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Sit down and have a cold beer before making supper."}]"
style="order: 18;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/jamiefahrneymc.png" alt="Jamie Fahrney" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Albany, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1985"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Just keep yourself busy with something otherwise you will go stir crazy."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin?
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem19" data-order="19" data-name="Jason Radke" data-link="<a href="http://www.belgioioso.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="BelGioioso Cheese, Inc." data-location="Green Bay, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 19;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/jason-radke-mc.png" alt="Jason Radke" loading="lazy"
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem20" data-order="20" data-name="Jeff Allen" data-link="<a href="http://www.belgioioso.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="BelGioioso Cheese, Inc." data-location="Green Bay, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Blue, Gorgonzola"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Green Bay, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1996"}]"
data-questions="" style="order: 20;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/jeffallenmc.png" alt="Jeff Allen" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green Bay, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1996"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"We aren't able to listen to music while we work, but if we could, anything from 80's Rock to Modern Rock.
Sometimes the heavier, the better."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"My favorite place is Pembine, WI. Once you hit the backroads of Pembine, you have a new appreciation for "God's
Country.""},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Gorgonzola. Gorgonzola has an abundance of flavor and uniqueness. Once you learn to appreciate Gorgonzola for its
characteristics, you develop an addiction to the cheese(s)."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem21" data-order="21" data-name="Jeff Lebeau" data-link="<a href="http://bakercheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Baker Cheese Factory, Inc</a>"
data-company="Baker Cheese Factory, Inc" data-location="St. Cloud, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="1" data-cheeses="Mozzarella" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 21;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/jefflebeaumc.png" alt="Jeff Lebeau" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem22" data-order="22" data-name="Joe Widmer" data-link="<a href="http://www.widmerscheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Widmer's Cheese Cellars, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Widmer's Cheese Cellars, Inc." data-location="Theresa, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/65/joe-widmer" data-stars="3" data-cheeses="Brick, Cheddar, Colby"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Theresa, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1968"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Stay active - walk, ski, snow shoe, etc."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Mild Brick"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Probably open and run a cheese store"}]"
style="order: 22;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/joewidmermc.png" alt="Joe Widmer" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Theresa, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1968"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay active - walk, ski, snow shoe, etc."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Mild Brick"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Probably open and run a cheese store"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem23" data-order="23" data-name="John Moran" data-link="<a href="http://dairystatecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Co, Inc</a>"
data-company="Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Co, Inc" data-location="Rudolph, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Colby"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Rudolph, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1983"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"I do not listen to music at work -- I am working and thinking"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Lake Du Bay"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Not sure -- this is all I know"}]"
style="order: 23;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/johnmoranmc.png" alt="John Moran" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Rudolph, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1983"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"I do not listen to music at work -- I am working and thinking"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"Lake Du Bay"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Not sure -- this is all I know"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem24" data-order="24" data-name="Jon Metzig" data-link="<a href="http://www.unionstarcheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Union Star, Corp.</a>"
data-company="Union Star, Corp." data-location="Fremont, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/68/jon-metzig" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Colby"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Zittau, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"2003"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Door County"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"2 Year Cheddar"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"I have no idea"}]"
style="order: 24;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/jonmetzigmc.png" alt="Jon Metzig" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Zittau, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"2003"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Door County"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"2 Year
Cheddar"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"I have no idea"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem25" data-order="25" data-name="Jonathan Stender" data-link="<a href="http://www.belgioioso.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="BelGioioso Cheese, Inc." data-location="Green Bay, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Fontina, Parmesan" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 25;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/jonathonstendermc.png" alt="Jonathan Stender" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem26" data-order="26" data-name="Josh Krause" data-link="<a href="http://www.belgioioso.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="BelGioioso Cheese, Inc." data-location="Green Bay, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Parmesan, Romano"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Oconto Falls, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"2001"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"The bay of Green Bay"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"I spend time with family, and also like fishing."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"BelGioioso Parmesan"}]"
style="order: 26;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/joshkrausemc.png" alt="Josh Krause" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Oconto Falls, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"2001"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"The bay of Green Bay"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"I spend time with family,
and also like fishing."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Parmesan"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem27" data-order="27" data-name="Ken DeMaa" data-link="<a href="https://www.saputocheeseusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Saputo Cheese USA</a>"
data-company="Saputo Cheese USA" data-location="Lincolnshire, IL" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Mozzarella"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Fox Lake, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1974"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Stay active"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Sharp Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"People and achieving set goals"}]"
style="order: 27;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/kendemaamc.png" alt="Ken DeMaa" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Fox Lake, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1974"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay active"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Sharp
Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"People and achieving set goals"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem28" data-order="28" data-name="Ken Heiman" data-link="<a href="https://nasonvilledairy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Nasonville Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Nasonville Dairy, Inc." data-location="Marshfield, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/34/ken-heiman" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Asiago, Cheddar, Feta, Monterey Jack"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Marshfield, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"Started with Dad and Mom at birth. Licensed at 15 years old or 51 years ago."}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Farm"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Crown Royal and 7-Up!"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Creating new producers."}]"
style="order: 28;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/kenheimanmc.png" alt="Ken Heiman" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Marshfield, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"Started with Dad and Mom at birth.
Licensed at 15 years old or 51 years ago."}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Farm"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Crown Royal and
7-Up!"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Creating new producers."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem29" data-order="29" data-name="Ken Kane" data-link="<a href="http://www.sartoricheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Sartori Cheese Company</a>"
data-company="Sartori Cheese Company" data-location="Plymouth, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Parmesan, Romano" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 29;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/kenkane-mc.png" alt="Ken Kane" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem30" data-order="30" data-name="Kerry Henning" data-link="<a href="http://www.henningscheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Henning Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Henning Cheese, Inc." data-location="Kiel, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/43/kerry-henning" data-stars="3" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Kiel, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"When I was old enough to lean over a vat."}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Country - Alabama"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Good workmanship on the cheese being made, and compliments on our cheese."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Enjoying the snow - skiing and snowmobiling."}]"
style="order: 30;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/kerryhenningmc.png" alt="Kerry Henning" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Kiel, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"When I was old enough to lean over a
vat."}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Country - Alabama"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Good workmanship on the cheese being
made, and compliments on our cheese."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Enjoying the snow - skiing and snowmobiling."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem31" data-order="31" data-name="Kirk Auchue" data-link="<a href="https://www.saputocheeseusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Saputo Cheese USA</a>"
data-company="Saputo Cheese USA" data-location="Lincolnshire, IL" data-blog="" data-stars="1" data-cheeses="Cheddar" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 31;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/kirkauchue-mc.png" alt="Kirk Auchue" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem32" data-order="32" data-name="Kirk Hansen" data-link="<a href="https://nasonvilledairy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Nasonville Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Nasonville Dairy, Inc." data-location="Marshfield, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Asiago, Cheddar, Cheese Curds, Monterey Jack" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 32;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/kirkhansen-mc.png" alt="Kirk Hansen" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem33" data-order="33" data-name="Larry Harris" data-link="<a href="http://www.meistercheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Meister Cheese Co LLC</a>"
data-company="Meister Cheese Co LLC" data-location="Muscoda, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/75/larry-harris" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Colby, Colby-Monterey Jack, Monterey Jack"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Muscoda, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1990"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Catching up on the latest Dirt Racing news"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Cheddar"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Embrace it, you can't change Mother Nature"}]"
style="order: 33;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/larryharrismc.png" alt="Larry Harris" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Muscoda, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1990"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Catching up on the latest Dirt Racing news"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich?
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem34" data-order="34" data-name="Matt Erdley" data-link="<a href="http://www.klondikecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Klondike Cheese Company</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Company" data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Brick, Gouda, Havarti, Muenster"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"2002"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Take up a winter sport, like curling."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Anything from the 80's or 90's is fine."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Aged Swiss cheese"}]"
style="order: 34;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/matteardleymc.png" alt="Matt Erdley" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"2002"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Take up a winter sport, like curling."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Anything from the 80's or 90's is fine."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged Swiss cheese"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem35" data-order="35" data-name="Matt Henze" data-link="<a href="http://www.decaturdairy.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Decatur Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Decatur Dairy, Inc." data-location="Brodhead, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Brick, Butterkase, Havarti, Muenster"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Brodhead, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"2003"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Wausau, Wisconsin / Rib Mountain"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Making something that people can enjoy."}]"
style="order: 35;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/matthenzemc.png" alt="Matt Henze" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Brodhead, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"2003"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Wausau, Wisconsin / Rib
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem36" data-order="36" data-name="Michael Newman" data-link="<a href="http://www.belgioioso.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="BelGioioso Cheese, Inc." data-location="Green Bay, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="1" data-cheeses="Fresh Mozzarella" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 36;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/michael-newman-mc.png" alt="Michael Newman" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem37" data-order="37" data-name="Noah Deitelhoff" data-link="<a href="https://www.saputocheeseusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Saputo Cheese USA</a>"
data-company="Saputo Cheese USA" data-location="Lincolnshire, IL" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Mozzarella, Provolone" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 37;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem38" data-order="38" data-name="Pam Hodgson" data-link="<a href="http://www.sartoricheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Sartori Cheese Company</a>"
data-company="Sartori Cheese Company" data-location="Plymouth, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/38/pam-hodgson" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Asiago, Fontina, MontAmoré®, Parmesan"
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style="order: 38;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem39" data-order="39" data-name="Pat Doell" data-link="<a href="https://www.agropur.com/us/cheese" target="_blank" rel="noref">Agropur, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Agropur, Inc." data-location="Appleton, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Mozzarella, Provolone"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Kewaunee, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1997"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Aged Cheddar - older the better."},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Lawn service and landscaping."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Head home, spend time in my yard, and spend time with my antique tractor collection."}]"
style="order: 39;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Kewaunee, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1997"}]</div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem40" data-order="40" data-name="Randy Krahenbuhl" data-link="<a href="http://www.belgioioso.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="BelGioioso Cheese, Inc." data-location="Green Bay, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="3" data-cheeses="Fontina, Gouda, Swiss"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Brodhead, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1975"}]"
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style="order: 40;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Brodhead, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1975"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Dress warm, keep snow cleared."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"BelGioioso
Fontina"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Tinkering around in my garage."}]</div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem41" data-order="41" data-name="Randy LaGrander" data-link="<a href="http://www.lagranderscheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">LaGrander's Hillside Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="LaGrander's Hillside Dairy, Inc." data-location="Stanley, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="3" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 41;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem42" data-order="42" data-name="Robert Wills" data-link="<a href="http://www.cedargrovecheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Cedar Grove Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Cedar Grove Cheese, Inc." data-location="Plain, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/52/bob-wills" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Butterkase, Cheddar"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Madison, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1989"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"The U.P. It oughta be in Wisconsin."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Butterkäse"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Write"}]"
style="order: 42;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Madison, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1989"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"The U.P. It oughta be in Wisconsin."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Butterkäse"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Write"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem43" data-order="43" data-name="Ron Buholzer" data-link="<a href="http://www.klondikecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Klondike Cheese Company</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Company" data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Brick, Feta"
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style="order: 43;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1965"}]</div>
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do instead?", "answer":"Welder or mechanic"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Havarti"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem44" data-order="44" data-name="Ryan LaGrander" data-link="<a href="http://www.lagranderscheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">LaGrander's Hillside Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="LaGrander's Hillside Dairy, Inc." data-location="Stanley, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/35/ryan-lagrander" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Cheese Curds, Colby, Monterey Jack"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Stanley, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese?","answer":"Mid 1990's"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"LaGrander's Pepper Jack"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Engineering of some kind"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Classic Rock"}]"
style="order: 44;">
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"answer":"Engineering of some kind"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Classic Rock"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem45" data-order="45" data-name="Sara Griesbach" data-link="<a href="https://nasonvilledairy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Nasonville Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Nasonville Dairy, Inc." data-location="Marshfield, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Monterey Jack" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 45;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem46" data-order="46" data-name="Scott Navarre" data-link="<a href="http://www.foremostfarms.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Foremost Farms USA Cooperative</a>"
data-company="Foremost Farms USA Cooperative" data-location="Middleton, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Monterey Jack"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Colby, Wisconsin - the home of Colby cheese"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1999"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Architectural Engineer"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Fresh Colby Longhorn - the younger the better"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Stay warm and keep the driveway clean"}]"
style="order: 46;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Colby, Wisconsin - the home of Colby cheese"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1999"}]</div>
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem47" data-order="47" data-name="Shawn Sadler" data-link="<a href="http://www.ampi.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Associated Milk Producers, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Associated Milk Producers, Inc." data-location="New Ulm, MN" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Monterey Jack" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 47;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem48" data-order="48" data-name="Sid Cook" data-link="<a href="http://carrvalleycheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc." data-location="La Valle, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/71/sid-cook" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Fontina, Gran Canaria™, Mixed-Milk Cheese"
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style="order: 48;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1964"}]</div>
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem49" data-order="49" data-name="Steve Bechel" data-link="<a href="http://www.eaugallecheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Cheese Merchants of America</a>"
data-company="Cheese Merchants of America" data-location="Durand, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Parmesan, Romano" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 49;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem50" data-order="50" data-name="Steve Bierhals" data-link="<a href="http://www.belgioioso.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.</a>"
data-company="BelGioioso Cheese, Inc." data-location="Green Bay, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="1" data-cheeses="Parmesan"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Green Bay, WI"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1999"}]"
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style="order: 50;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green Bay, WI"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1999"}]</div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem51" data-order="51" data-name="Steve Buholzer" data-link="<a href="http://www.klondikecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Klondike Cheese Company</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Company" data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/86/steve-buholzer" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Feta, Muenster"
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style="order: 51;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem52" data-order="52" data-name="Steve Hurd" data-link="<a href="http://clockshadowcreamery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Clock Shadow Creamery</a>"
data-company="Clock Shadow Creamery" data-location="Milwaukee, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Asiago, Fontina, Provolone, Romano" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 52;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem53" data-order="53" data-name="Steve Stettler" data-link="<a href="http://www.decaturdairy.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Decatur Dairy, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Decatur Dairy, Inc." data-location="Brodhead, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/64/stevestettler" data-stars="7" data-cheeses="Brick, Cheddar, Cheese Curds, Farmers, Havarti, Muenster, Swiss"
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style="order: 53;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green County"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"As soon as I could put boots on."}]</div>
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That's why the program is a quality multiplier that reverberates across the
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all that's possible with cheese. The program is a major reason we make over 600
different kinds of cheese, more than any other state or country.
OUR MASTERS
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[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1973"}]
[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Journalist"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your
all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Swiss"},{"question":"Favorite music to
listen to while you work? ", "answer":"60's and 70's"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Greenwood,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1978"}]
[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Mild
Cheddar"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"When living in Wisconsin, it's not a choice - it's just something you
have to do."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Classic Rock"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Grantsburg,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1971"}]
[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Wood
River Creamery Original with truffle"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin?
", "answer":"Burnett County"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ",
"answer":"Creating new flavored cheese by using spices, cultures, enzyme blends,
and more"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Sturgeon Bay,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"Started helping my Dad at the age of 4. I worked in the factory
through college and came back to the factory 1995. I got my cheesemakers license
in 1995."}]
[{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Working on different
recipes, and hearing others say how much they love your
cheese."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite
cheese? ", "answer":"Renard's 2 Year White Cheddar"},{"question":"How do you
unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Hang out with my wife,
four daughters, and our three dogs"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Darlington,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1984"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Classic
Rock"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"Hayward"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do
instead?", "answer":"Classic car restoration"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"I
started working around our cheese plant as a child in the 1950's. I am still
here."}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Having a couple of beers with family and
friends."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The daily
challenges and working with the people."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a
grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Once again Emmenthaler"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin
and live in Little Chute, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start
making cheese? ", "answer":"1998"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Don't
listen to music at work, but Classic Country for the ride
home"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Our Dill Havarti slices"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ",
"answer":"Working with and mentoring our cheesemakers, and knowing they are
producing the highest quality cheese for our customers."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Juda,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1967"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Country"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich?
", "answer":"Aged Swiss"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ",
"answer":"At the end of the day, I walk through the plant, everyone has gone
home, it's quiet, equipment is all nice and shiny, and then I go into the cold
cellar and look at the cheese produced that day, and it makes me proud to be a
Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Albany,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1985"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Just keep
yourself busy with something otherwise you will go stir
crazy."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"My camper north
of the Dells."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking?
", "answer":"Sit down and have a cold beer before making supper."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green Bay,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1996"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"We aren't
able to listen to music while we work, but if we could, anything from 80's Rock
to Modern Rock. Sometimes the heavier, the better."},{"question":"Favorite place
in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"My favorite place is Pembine, WI. Once you hit the
backroads of Pembine, you have a new appreciation for "God's
Country.""},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time
favorite cheese? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Gorgonzola. Gorgonzola has an abundance
of flavor and uniqueness. Once you learn to appreciate Gorgonzola for its
characteristics, you develop an addiction to the cheese(s)."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Theresa,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1968"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay active
- walk, ski, snow shoe, etc."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese
sandwich? ", "answer":"Mild Brick"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker,
what would you do instead?", "answer":"Probably open and run a cheese store"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Rudolph,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1983"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"I do not
listen to music at work -- I am working and thinking"},{"question":"Favorite
place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Lake Du Bay"},{"question":"If you weren’t a
cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Not sure -- this is all I
know"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Zittau,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"2003"}]
[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Door
County"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite
cheese? ", "answer":"2 Year Cheddar"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker,
what would you do instead?", "answer":"I have no idea"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Oconto Falls,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"2001"}]
[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"The bay of Green
Bay"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"I spend time with family, and also like
fishing."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"BelGioioso Parmesan"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Fox Lake,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1974"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay
active"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Sharp Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ",
"answer":"People and achieving set goals"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Marshfield,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"Started with Dad and Mom at birth. Licensed at 15 years old or 51
years ago."}]
[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Farm"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Crown Royal and 7-Up!"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ",
"answer":"Creating new producers."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Kiel,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"When I was old enough to lean over a vat."}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Country -
Alabama"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Good workmanship
on the cheese being made, and compliments on our cheese."},{"question":"Survival
strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Enjoying the snow - skiing and
snowmobiling."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Muscoda,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1990"}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Catching up on the latest Dirt Racing news"},{"question":"Favorite
cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Cheddar"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Embrace it, you can't change Mother Nature"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"2002"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Take up a
winter sport, like curling."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you
work? ", "answer":"Anything from the 80's or 90's is fine."},{"question":"When
push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged
Swiss cheese"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Brodhead,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"2003"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Classic
Rock"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Wausau, Wisconsin
/ Rib Mountain"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Making
something that people can enjoy."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Howards Grove,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"Started working in a cheese plant in 1991 and became licensed in
1996."}]
[{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Seeing people grow and
develop new skills."},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you
do instead?", "answer":"Dairy Farmer"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin?
", "answer":"Favorite Wisconsin place to visit is Devil's Lake State Park. All
time favorite place in Wisconsin is our family farm in Sheboygan County."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Kewaunee,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1997"}]
[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"Aged Cheddar - older the better."},{"question":"If you weren’t a
cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Lawn service and
landscaping."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking?
", "answer":"Head home, spend time in my yard, and spend time with my antique
tractor collection."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Brodhead,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1975"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Dress warm,
keep snow cleared."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich?
", "answer":"BelGioioso Fontina"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long
day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Tinkering around in my garage."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Madison,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1989"}]
[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"The U.P. It oughta be in
Wisconsin."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Butterkäse"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you
do instead?", "answer":"Write"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1965"}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Work on my race-car or someone else's hot rod"},{"question":"If you
weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Welder or
mechanic"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Havarti"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Stanley,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese?", "answer":"Mid
1990's"}]
[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"LaGrander's Pepper Jack"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker,
what would you do instead?", "answer":"Engineering of some
kind"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Classic Rock"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Colby, Wisconsin - the home of
Colby cheese"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1999"}]
[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Architectural Engineer"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what
is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Fresh Colby Longhorn - the
younger the better"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Stay warm and keep the driveway clean"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Sauk Prairie,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1964"}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Play classical piano"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ",
"answer":"The final results when the cheeses are ready……"},{"question":"If you
weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Sell cheese"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green Bay,
WI"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1999"}]
[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"BelGioioso Extra aged Parmesan, American Grana®"},{"question":"If
you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Farming"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of
cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Playing with my kids."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"I
grew up around the cheese factory helping as I could, full time in 1971"}]
[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Something mechanical"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin
winters? ", "answer":"It is just a part of life so I don’t let it stress me
out."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"60's Rock and Roll"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green
County"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"As
soon as I could put boots on."}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Mess around in my garage, possibly with a beer"},{"question":"When
push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Extra
Cream Havarti"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Having a
customer tell you that you are doing a good job!"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Milwaukee,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1981"}]
[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"Swiss cheese"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of
cheesemaking? ", "answer":"I would jump on my tractor and go for a
ride."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Teaching the next
generation of cheesemakers."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"I was born in Middleton and
grew up near Monroe."},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1960 at the age of 6, I started in the factory washing cheese
cloths."}]
[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"Swiss, due to the difficulty in producing good
product."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Working with the
people on the floor and passing on whatever I might
know."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Dress
like you mean it!"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"New Glarus,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1980"}]
[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Cheddar"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Read books, ice fish, vacation, seek and destroy Ironwood trees, seek
out a new culinary experience"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day
of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Play in the woods if I can"}]
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