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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Relaxing in a comfortable chair and viewing the current events."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem2" data-order="2" 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="8" data-cheeses="Asiago, Brick, Cheddar, Colby, Feta, Gouda, Monterey Jack, Muenster"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Greenwood, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1978"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"DNR"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Mild Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Cabin up north"}]"
style="order: 2;">
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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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"DNR"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Mild
Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Cabin up north"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem3" data-order="3" data-name="Bruce Willis" data-link="<a href="http://www.burnettdairy.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Burnett Dairy Cheese</a>"
data-company="Burnett Dairy Cheese" 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 place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Burnett County"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Wood River Creamery Original"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Wood River Creamery Original with truffle"}]"
style="order: 3;">
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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 place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Burnett County"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Wood River Creamery
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem4" data-order="4" data-name="Bruce Workman" data-link="<a href="http://www.edelweisscreamery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Edelweiss Creamery</a>"
data-company="Edelweiss Creamery" data-location="Monticello, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/61/bruce-workman" data-stars="12"
data-cheeses="Alpine-Style, Baby Swiss, Brick, Butterkase, Cheddar, Emmentaler, Gouda, Gruyère, Havarti, Muenster, Raclette, Swiss"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Monticello, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1971"}]"
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style="order: 4;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monticello, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1971"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Work in my shop, play with my dog Sammy, have a Bourbon on the rocks, and hug my wife. Not in any
particular order."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged Gruyère"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Chef"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem5" data-order="5" data-name="Chris Renard" data-link="<a href="http://www.renardscheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Renard's Cheese Store LLC</a>"
data-company="Renard's Cheese Store LLC" 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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Sports talk radio and anything uptempo"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Renard's Morel &amp; Leek Jack"}]"
style="order: 5;">
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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
of 4. I worked in the factory through college and came back to the factory 1995. I got my cheesemakers license in 1995."}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Working on different recipes, and hearing others say how much they love your cheese."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to
while you work? ", "answer":"Sports talk radio and anything uptempo"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Renard's Morel &amp; Leek Jack"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem6" data-order="6" data-name="Chris Roelli" data-link="<a href="http://www.roellicheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Roelli Cheese Haus</a>"
data-company="Roelli Cheese Haus" 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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Stay inside where it's warm"},{"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: 6;">
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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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay inside where it's warm"},{"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 masterItem7" data-order="7" 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: 7;">
<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>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem8" data-order="8" 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: 8;">
<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-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem9" data-order="9" data-name="Daniel Stearns" data-link="<a href="http://www.agropurcheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Agropur inc.</a>"
data-company="Agropur inc." data-location="Appleton, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/42/dan-stearns" data-stars="1" data-cheeses="Cheddar"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Weyauwega, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1977"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Go to the farm shop, start a fire in the wood furnace, and work on projects."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Door County"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Drive trucks"}]"
style="order: 9;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Weyauwega, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1977"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Go to the farm shop, start a fire in the wood furnace, and work on projects."},{"question":"Favorite place
in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Door County"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Drive trucks"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem10" data-order="10" data-name="Darrell Manning" 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="Provolone" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 10;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/darrelmanningmc.png" alt="Darrell Manning" loading="lazy"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem11" data-order="11" data-name="Dave Buholzer" data-link="<a href="http://www.klondikecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Klondike Cheese Co.</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Co." 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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Country/Western"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Anywhere north of the Illinois border."},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"There is no second choice."}]"
style="order: 11;">
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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 masterItem12" data-order="12" 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 cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Our Dill Havarti slices"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Dress in layers"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Don't listen to music at work, but Classic Country for the ride home"}]"
style="order: 12;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/davenewmanmc.png" alt="Dave Newman" loading="lazy"
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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? ",
"answer":"1998"}]</div>
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem13" data-order="13" data-name="David Lindgren" data-link="<a href="" target="_blank" rel="noref">Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Co.</a>"
data-company="Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Co." data-location="Rudolph, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Provolone"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Loyal, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1978 while I was still in high school."}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"I'm a snowmobiler, so I love the winter."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"The art of cheesemaking. It’s a profession where you are learning almost daily."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Cocktail and conversation with my wife."}]"
style="order: 13;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/davelindgrenmc.png" alt="David Lindgren" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Loyal, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1978 while I was still in high school."}]
</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"I'm a snowmobiler, so I love the winter."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The art of
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem14" data-order="14" data-name="David 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="" data-stars="1" data-cheeses="Cheddar" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 14;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/davidmetzigmc.png" alt="David Metzig" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem15" data-order="15" 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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Swiss"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Driving to work safely. Watch out for those that drive like it's June or July."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Prairie Du Chien area."}]"
style="order: 15;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/garygrossenmc.png" alt="Gary Grossen" loading="lazy"
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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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Swiss"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Driving to work
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem16" data-order="16" 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="6" data-cheeses="Brick, Colby, Feta, Parmesan" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 16;">
<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="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem17" data-order="17" data-name="Gianni Toffolon" 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="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Green Bay, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1975 in Cremola, Italy"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Stay close to the boiler."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"BelGioioso Provolone"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Door County"}]"
style="order: 17;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/giannitoffolonmc.png" alt="Gianni Toffolon" 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":"1975 in Cremola, Italy"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay close to the boiler."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"BelGioioso
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem18" data-order="18" data-name="Gregg Palubicki" data-link="<a href="https://www.saputocheeseusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Saputo Cheese USA Inc.</a>"
data-company="Saputo Cheese USA Inc." data-location="Lincolnshire, IL" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Colby"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Seymour, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1975"}]"
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style="order: 18;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Seymour, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1975"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Country"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged
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am still amazed at how much I can still learn on a daily basis."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem19" data-order="19" 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="2" data-cheeses="Baby Swiss, Brick"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Albany, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1985"}]"
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style="order: 19;">
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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?
", "answer":"My camper north of the Dells."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Classic Rock"}]</div>
</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 cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Provolone, especially when using a good sourdough!"},{"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":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The fact that dairy, its consumers and educators, have allowed for my "job" to be a career. Each day provides new challenges, keeping you sharp around the edges."}]
</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="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":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Our cabin near Hayward, Wisconsin"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Classic Rock and Folk"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Take a walk or read"}]"
style="order: 22;">
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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":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Our cabin near Hayward, Wisconsin"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Classic Rock and
Folk"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Take a walk or read"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem23" data-order="23" data-name="John Moran" data-link="<a href="" target="_blank" rel="noref">Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Co.</a>"
data-company="Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Co." 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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Medium Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"I do not listen to music at work -- I am working and thinking"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Try not to think too much"}]"
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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Medium Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"I do
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</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 cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Sharp Cheddar and Gorgonzola"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Wear layers / Good pair of boots"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Running / Biking"}]"
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 cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Sharp Cheddar and Gorgonzola"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Wear layers /
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</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="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"}]"
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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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"I would most likely be a Chef."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Using my hands
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</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 Inc.</a>"
data-company="Saputo Cheese USA Inc." 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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"80's"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Super Sharp Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"People and achieving set goals"}]"
style="order: 27;">
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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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"80's"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Super Sharp
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</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":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Creating new producers."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Crown Royal and 7-Up!"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Farm"}]"
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.
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem29" data-order="29" 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 place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Mississippi River"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Taking the Pontoon out on Lake Winnebago and going out to dinner."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Country - Alabama"}]"
style="order: 29;">
<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
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem30" data-order="30" 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="2" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Monterey Jack" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 30;">
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem31" data-order="31" data-name="Kurt Heitmann" data-link="<a href="https://www.saputocheeseusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Saputo Cheese USA Inc.</a>"
data-company="Saputo Cheese USA Inc." data-location="Lincolnshire, IL" data-blog="" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella" 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/kurtheitmannmc.png" alt="Kurt Heitmann" 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="Larry Harris" data-link="<a href="http://www.meistercheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Meister Cheese Co.</a>"
data-company="Meister Cheese Co." 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":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Port Washington"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Cheddar"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Aged Cheddar"}]"
style="order: 32;">
<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":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Port Washington"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Cheddar"},{"question":"When push comes
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem33" data-order="33" data-name="Larry Steckbauer" data-link="<a href="http://www.sartoricheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Sartori Company</a>"
data-company="Sartori Company" data-location="Plymouth, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Parmesan, Romano" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 33;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/general-masters-mark.png" alt="Larry Steckbauer" loading="lazy"
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<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<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 Co.</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Co." data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Brick, 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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"I enjoy watching my son play hockey and attending my daughter’s dance competitions."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Aged Swiss cheese"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"My family enjoys visiting the Wisconsin Dells."}]"
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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"I enjoy watching my son play hockey and attending my daughter’s dance competitions."},{"question":"When
push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged Swiss cheese"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"My family enjoys visiting the Wisconsin Dells."}]</div>
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<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="2" data-cheeses="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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Take your time and avoid bad drivers."},{"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;">
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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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Take your time and avoid bad drivers."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Wausau, Wisconsin /
Rib Mountain"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Making something that people can enjoy."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem36" data-order="36" data-name="Mike Matucheski" data-link="<a href="http://www.sartoricheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Sartori Company</a>"
data-company="Sartori Company" data-location="Plymouth, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="6" data-cheeses="Asiago, BellaVitano®, Fontina, Parmesan, Pastorale Blend®, Romano"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Antigo, Wisconsin and Krakow, Poland"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"Professionally, 1993"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Leaving is always an option"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Ferment something"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Outside: Point Beach State Forest / Inside: Red Eye Brewpub in Wausau"}]"
style="order: 36;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Antigo, Wisconsin and Krakow, Poland"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"Professionally,
1993"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Leaving is always an option"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Ferment something"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Outside: Point Beach State Forest / Inside: Red Eye Brewpub in Wausau"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem37" data-order="37" data-name="Noah Dietelhoff" data-link="<a href="https://www.saputocheeseusa.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Saputo Cheese USA Inc.</a>"
data-company="Saputo Cheese USA Inc." data-location="Lincolnshire, IL" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Mozzarella, Provolone" data-questions-featured="" data-questions="" style="order: 37;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/general-masters-mark.png" alt="Noah Dietelhoff" loading="lazy"
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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 Company</a>"
data-company="Sartori Company" data-location="Plymouth, WI" data-blog="/the-cheese-life/article/38/pam-hodgson" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Asiago, Fontina, MontAmoré®, Parmesan"
data-questions-featured="[{"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."}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"MontAmore Cheddar"},{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Dairy Farmer"}]"
style="order: 38;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"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."}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"MontAmore Cheddar"},{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Dairy Farmer"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem39" data-order="39" data-name="Pat Doell" data-link="<a href="http://www.agropurcheese.com" 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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Don't listen while at work, but away from work it is Country."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"It's just part of living in Wisconsin. Maybe having a good snowblower!"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Our cabin UP NORTH! Townsend, Wisconsin."}]"
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>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Don't listen while at work, but away from work it is Country."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin
winters? ", "answer":"It's just part of living in Wisconsin. Maybe having a good snowblower!"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Our cabin UP NORTH! Townsend, Wisconsin."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem40" data-order="40" data-name="Paul Reigle" data-link="<a href="http://www.mapleleafcheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc." data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Cheddar, Gouda, Monterey Jack, Yogurt Cheese"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Brodhead, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1983"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Smoked Gouda"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Kieler, Wisconsin"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Country"}]"
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":"1983"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Smoked Gouda"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Kieler, Wisconsin"},{"question":"Favorite
music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Country"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem41" data-order="41" 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"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Something creative with my hands."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"BelGioioso Fontina"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Wisconsin Dells"}]"
style="order: 41;">
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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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Something creative with my hands."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"BelGioioso Fontina"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Wisconsin Dells"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem42" data-order="42" 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: 42;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem43" data-order="43" data-name="Randy Pitman" data-link="<a href="" target="_blank" rel="noref">Mill Creek Cheese Factory</a>" data-company="Mill Creek Cheese Factory"
data-location="Arena, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="4" data-cheeses="Brick, Muenster, Queso Blanco, Queso Quesadilla"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1975"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"In my woods"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Be a hunting guide"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Rock and Roll"}]"
style="order: 43;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/randypitmanmc.png" alt="Randy Pitman" 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":"1975"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"In my woods"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Be a hunting
guide"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Rock and Roll"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem44" data-order="44" data-name="Rob Richter" data-link="<a href="http://www.greatlakescheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Great Lakes Cheese Seymour, Inc</a>"
data-company="Great Lakes Cheese Seymour, Inc" data-location="Seymour, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Blue, Gorgonzola"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Oconto, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1999"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Enjoy the beauty, appreciate that it is not hot and humid out, and when the weather gets bad, wait a bit. It will change."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Disco - The funky beats get the creativity flowing."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"The ever changing landscape that creates a never-ending challenge."}]"
style="order: 44;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Oconto, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ", "answer":"1999"}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Enjoy the beauty, appreciate that it is not hot and humid out, and when the weather gets bad, wait a bit. It will
change."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Disco - The funky beats get the creativity flowing."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The ever changing landscape that creates a
never-ending challenge."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem45" data-order="45" data-name="Robert Wills" data-link="<a href="http://www.cedargrovecheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Cedar Grove Cheese</a>"
data-company="Cedar Grove Cheese" 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 part of your job? ","answer":"Teaching"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"R&B"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"The U.P. It oughta be in Wisconsin."}]"
style="order: 45;">
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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 part of your job? ", "answer":"Teaching"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"R&B"},{"question":"Favorite place in
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem46" data-order="46" data-name="Roger Krohn" data-link="<a href="http://www.agropurcheese.com" 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":"Luxemburg, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1974"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Enjoy outdoor snow activities with the grandchildren"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Baking pizzas to evaluate the flavor and functionality of our mozzarella and provolone cheeses"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Cheddar with caraway seed and caraway rye bread"}]"
style="order: 46;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Luxemburg, 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":"Enjoy outdoor snow activities with the grandchildren"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Baking
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem47" data-order="47" data-name="Ron Bechtolt" data-link="<a href="http://www.klondikecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Klondike Cheese Co.</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Co." data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Havarti, Muenster"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"Started by assisting the plant cheesemaker and then filling in when needed in the year 1999."}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Aged Swiss"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Time with the grand-kids, a round of golf, or fishing"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Havarti and Extra Sharp Cheddar are tied"}]"
style="order: 47;">
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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":"Started by assisting the plant
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem48" data-order="48" data-name="Ron Buholzer" data-link="<a href="http://www.klondikecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Klondike Cheese Co.</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Co." data-location="Monroe, WI" data-blog="" data-stars="2" data-cheeses="Brick, Feta"
data-questions-featured="[{"question":"What is your hometown? ","answer":"Monroe, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ","answer":"1965"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Work on cars"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"The satisfaction of eating a great product that I made."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"50's & 60's Rock &amp; Roll"}]"
style="order: 48;">
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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>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Work on cars"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The satisfaction of eating a great product that I
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem49" data-order="49" 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="2" data-cheeses="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 part of your job? ","answer":"The feeling of accomplishment at the end of each day."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking?","answer":"Get on a boat on the lake. With some cold refreshments of course."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Classic Rock"}]"
style="order: 49;">
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<div class="data-questions-featured" style="display:none">[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Stanley, Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese?", "answer":"Mid 1990's"}]</div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem50" data-order="50" data-name="Scott Barker" data-link="<a href="http://www.cedargrovecheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Cedar Grove Cheese</a>"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem51" data-order="51" data-name="Scott Navarre" data-link="<a href="http://www.foremostfarms.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Foremost Farms USA Cooperative</a>"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem52" data-order="52" data-name="Sid Cook" data-link="<a href="http://carrvalleycheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Carr Valley Cheese Co., Inc.</a>"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem53" data-order="53" data-name="Steve Bechel" data-link="<a href="http://www.eaugallecheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Inc.</a>"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem54" data-order="54" data-name="Steve Bierhals" data-link="<a href="http://www.belgioioso.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.</a>"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem55" data-order="55" data-name="Steve Buholzer" data-link="<a href="http://www.klondikecheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Klondike Cheese Co.</a>"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem56" data-order="56" data-name="Steve Hurd" data-link="<a href="http://www.parkcheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Park Cheese Company, Inc.</a>"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem57" data-order="57" data-name="Steve Stettler" data-link="<a href="http://www.decaturdairy.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Decatur Dairy, Inc.</a>"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem58" data-order="58" data-name="Steven Tollers" data-link="<a href="http://www.mullinscheese.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Mullins Cheese, Inc.</a>"
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data-link="<a href="http://vvsupremo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">V & V Supremo Foods-Chula Vista Cheese Company</a>" data-company="V & V Supremo Foods-Chula Vista Cheese Company"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem60" data-order="60" data-name="Tom Blauert" data-link="<a href="http://www.agropurcheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Agropur inc.</a>"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem62" data-order="62" data-name="Tom Torkelson" data-link="<a href="https://nasonvilledairy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noref">Nasonville Dairy, Inc.</a>"
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THERE'S A REASON WISCONSIN BREAKS EVERY MOLD
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We've been making cheese longer than Wisconsin has been a state. Cheese is our
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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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Relaxing in a comfortable chair and viewing the current
events."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"60's and 70's"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese
sandwich? ", "answer":"Colby"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Greenwood,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1978"}]
[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"DNR"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Mild Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"Cabin up north"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Grantsburg,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1971"}]
[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Burnett
County"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite
cheese? ", "answer":"Wood River Creamery Original"},{"question":"Favorite cheese
for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Wood River Creamery Original with
truffle"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monticello,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1971"}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Work in my shop, play with my dog Sammy, have a Bourbon on the rocks,
and hug my wife. Not in any particular order."},{"question":"When push comes to
shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged
Gruyère"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do
instead?", "answer":"Chef"}]
[{"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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Sports talk radio and anything uptempo"},{"question":"Favorite cheese
for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Renard's Morel & Leek Jack"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Darlington,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1984"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay inside
where it's warm"},{"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":"Weyauwega,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1977"}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Go to the farm shop, start a fire in the wood furnace, and work on
projects."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Door
County"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Drive trucks"}]
[{"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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Country/Western"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"Anywhere north of the Illinois border."},{"question":"If you weren’t a
cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"There is no second
choice."}]
[{"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 cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Our
Dill Havarti slices"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Dress in layers"},{"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":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Loyal,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1978 while I was still in high school."}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"I'm a
snowmobiler, so I love the winter."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ",
"answer":"The art of cheesemaking. It’s a profession where you are learning
almost daily."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking?
", "answer":"Cocktail and conversation with my wife."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Juda,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1967"}]
[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"Swiss"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Driving to work safely. Watch out for those that drive like it's June
or July."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Prairie Du
Chien area."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green Bay,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1975 in Cremola, Italy"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay close
to the boiler."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"BelGioioso Provolone"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"Door County"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Seymour,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1975"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Country"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time
favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite part of your
job? ", "answer":"Working with people that have the same passion I do for making
quality cheese. Also, cheesemaking is a continuing education, and after making
cheese for over 40 years I am still amazed at how much I can still learn on a
daily basis."}]
[{"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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Classic Rock"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green Bay,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1996"}]
[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"BelGioioso Provolone, especially when using a good
sourdough!"},{"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":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The fact that
dairy, its consumers and educators, have allowed for my "job" to be a career.
Each day provides new challenges, keeping you sharp around the edges."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Theresa,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1968"}]
[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Our cabin near Hayward,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Classic Rock and Folk"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long
day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Take a walk or read"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Rudolph,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1983"}]
[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"Medium Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you
work? ", "answer":"I do not listen to music at work -- I am working and
thinking"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Try not to think too much"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Zittau,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"2003"}]
[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Sharp
Cheddar and Gorgonzola"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters?
", "answer":"Wear layers / Good pair of boots"},{"question":"How do you unwind
after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Running / Biking"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Oconto Falls,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"2001"}]
[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"I would most likely be a Chef."},{"question":"Favorite part of your
job? ", "answer":"Using my hands and knowledge to create a product that I am
proud of."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"I spend time with family, and also like fishing."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Fox Lake,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1974"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"80's"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time
favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Super 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":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Creating new
producers."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Crown Royal and 7-Up!"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker,
what would you do instead?", "answer":"Farm"}]
[{"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 place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Mississippi
River"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Taking the Pontoon out on Lake Winnebago and going out to
dinner."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Country - Alabama"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Muscoda,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1990"}]
[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Port
Washington"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Cheddar"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time
favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged Cheddar"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"2002"}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"I
enjoy watching my son play hockey and attending my daughter’s dance
competitions."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time
favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged Swiss cheese"},{"question":"Favorite place in
Wisconsin? ", "answer":"My family enjoys visiting the Wisconsin Dells."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Brodhead,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"2003"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Take your
time and avoid bad drivers."},{"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":"Antigo, Wisconsin and Krakow,
Poland"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"Professionally, 1993"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Leaving is
always an option"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do
instead?", "answer":"Ferment something"},{"question":"Favorite place in
Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Outside: Point Beach State Forest / Inside: Red Eye
Brewpub in Wausau"}]
[{"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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"MontAmore Cheddar"},{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do
instead?", "answer":"Dairy Farmer"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Kewaunee,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1997"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Don't
listen while at work, but away from work it is Country."},{"question":"Survival
strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"It's just part of living in
Wisconsin. Maybe having a good snowblower!"},{"question":"Favorite place in
Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Our cabin UP NORTH! Townsend, Wisconsin."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Brodhead,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1983"}]
[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Smoked
Gouda"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Kieler,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Country"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Brodhead,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1975"}]
[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Something creative with my hands."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a
grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Fontina"},{"question":"Favorite
place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Wisconsin Dells"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1975"}]
[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"In my
woods"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Be a hunting guide"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while
you work? ", "answer":"Rock and Roll"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Oconto,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1999"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Enjoy the
beauty, appreciate that it is not hot and humid out, and when the weather gets
bad, wait a bit. It will change."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to
while you work? ", "answer":"Disco - The funky beats get the creativity
flowing."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The ever
changing landscape that creates a never-ending challenge."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Madison,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1989"}]
[{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ",
"answer":"Teaching"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"R&B"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"The U.P.
It oughta be in Wisconsin."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Luxemburg,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1974"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Enjoy
outdoor snow activities with the grandchildren"},{"question":"Favorite part of
your job? ", "answer":"Baking pizzas to evaluate the flavor and functionality of
our mozzarella and provolone cheeses"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a
grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Cheddar with caraway seed and caraway rye
bread"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"Started by assisting the plant cheesemaker and then filling in when
needed in the year 1999."}]
[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"Aged Swiss"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of
cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Time with the grand-kids, a round of golf, or
fishing"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Havarti and Extra Sharp Cheddar are tied"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1965"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Work on
cars"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The satisfaction of
eating a great product that I made."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to
while you work? ", "answer":"50's & 60's Rock & Roll"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Stanley,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese?", "answer":"Mid
1990's"}]
[{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The feeling of
accomplishment at the end of each day."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a
long day of cheesemaking?", "answer":"Get on a boat on the lake. With some cold
refreshments of course."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you
work? ", "answer":"Classic Rock"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown?", "answer":"Madison,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese?",
"answer":"1996"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters?", "answer":"Hunting and
fishing"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking?",
"answer":"Get on my boat to fish"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker,
what would you do instead?", "answer":"Fishing guide"}]
[{"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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin
winters? ", "answer":"Stay warm and keep the driveway
clean"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Colby and Muenster"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Sauk Prairie,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1964"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Skiing"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"Home"},{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Farming"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Eagle
River"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"We
do not listen to music while working, but if we could it would be Classic
Rock."}]
[{"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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"It is just a
part of life so I don’t let it stress me out."},{"question":"How do you unwind
after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"I like to go to our race shop,
enjoy a beer, and either work on our cars or discuss plant issues with my
brothers."},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do
instead?", "answer":"Something mechanical"}]
[{"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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"Extra Cream Havarti"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker,
what would you do instead?", "answer":"Open a cheese
store"},{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what
would you do instead?", "answer":"I would own and operate a Travel
Agency."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Swiss cheese"}]
[{"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":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Working with the people on
the floor and passing on whatever I might know."},{"question":"Favorite music to
listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Older Hard Rock - AC/DC, Guns 'n Roses,
James Gang, Black Sabbath"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of
cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Reading or property upkeep"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"New Glarus,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1980"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Read books,
ice fish, vacation, seek and destroy Ironwood trees, seek out a new culinary
experience"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do
instead?", "answer":"Starve"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you
work? ", "answer":"Classic Rock (70's)"}]
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