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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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"60's and
70's"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Wisconsin River Valley"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem3" data-order="3" 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":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Mild Cheddar"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"DNR"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Cheddar"}]"
style="order: 3;">
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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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"DNR"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Cheddar"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem4" data-order="4" 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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Cut plenty of firewood ahead"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Burnett County"}]"
style="order: 4;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/BruceWillisMC.png" alt="Bruce Willis" loading="lazy"
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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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Cut plenty of firewood ahead"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Classic
Rock"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Burnett County"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem5" data-order="5" 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"}]"
data-questions="[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Think of summer when it's 90+ degrees and humid as hell, then winter isn't so bad."},{"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":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Other than making cheese, it's watching the sun rise each morning. Not many people can say that."}]"
style="order: 5;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/bruceworkmanmc.png" alt="Bruce Workman" loading="lazy"
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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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Think of summer when it's 90+ degrees and humid as hell, then winter isn't so bad."},{"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":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Other than
making cheese, it's watching the sun rise each morning. Not many people can say that."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem6" data-order="6" 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: 6;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/general-masters-mark.png" alt="Charles Henn" 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 masterItem7" data-order="7" 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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Stay inside where it is warm, watch a game or movie, but enjoy the nice day outside by playing with dogs or going into the woods."},{"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: 7;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/chrisrenardmc.png" alt="Chris Renard" loading="lazy"
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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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay inside where it is warm, watch a game or movie, but enjoy the nice day outside by playing with dogs or going
into the woods."},{"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"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem8" data-order="8" 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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Creating products that people enjoy"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Stay inside where it's warm"}]"
style="order: 8;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/chrisroellimc.png" alt="Chris Roelli" loading="lazy"
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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 part of your job? ", "answer":"Creating products that people
enjoy"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay inside where it's warm"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem9" data-order="9" 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: 9;">
<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-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem10" data-order="10" 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: 10;">
<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 masterItem11" data-order="11" 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: 11;">
<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="data-questions-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem12" data-order="12" 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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"There is no second choice."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Bundle up. Spring will come eventually."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Once again Emmenthaler"}]"
style="order: 12;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/davebuholzermc.png" alt="Dave Buholzer" 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":"I started working around our cheese plant
as a child in the 1950's. I am still here."}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"There is no second choice."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Bundle
up. Spring will come eventually."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Once again Emmenthaler"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem13" data-order="13" 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 part of your job? ","answer":"Working with and mentoring our cheesemakers, and knowing they are producing the highest quality cheese for our customers."},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Hunting and fishing guide out West somewhere."}]"
style="order: 13;">
<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>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"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 part of your job? ",
"answer":"Working with and mentoring our cheesemakers, and knowing they are producing the highest quality cheese for our customers."},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Hunting and
fishing guide out West somewhere."}]</div>
</div>
<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-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<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":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Prairie Du Chien area."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Get home and catch up on my to do list."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Driving to work safely. Watch out for those that drive like it's June or July."}]"
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":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Prairie Du Chien area."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Get home and catch up on
my to do list."},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Driving to work safely. Watch out for those that drive like it's June or July."}]</div>
</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="8" data-cheeses="Brick, Cheddar, Colby, Feta, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Parmesan, Provolone" 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-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Cry"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Talk about cheesemaking with my son."},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Sharing my passion with other passionate people."}]"
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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Cry"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Talk about
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</div>
<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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Sit down and have a cold beer before making supper."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Just keep yourself busy with something otherwise you will go stir crazy."}]"
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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Sit down and have a cold beer before making supper."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you
work? ", "answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Just keep yourself busy with something otherwise you will go stir crazy."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem19" data-order="19" 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: 19;">
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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 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":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Provolone, especially when using a good sourdough!"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Acceptance and
adaptation. Accept the fact, we cannot change the weather, at least not yet. From there, it is only a matter of how you adapt to your environment, always be prepared for each day's forecast."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem20" data-order="20" 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: 20;">
<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-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem21" data-order="21" 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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Washed Rind Caraway Brick"},{"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: 21;">
<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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Washed Rind Caraway Brick"},{"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 masterItem22" data-order="22" data-name="John Moran" data-link="<a href="http://dairystatecheese.com/" 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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Not sure -- this is all I know"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Try not to think too much"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Lake Du Bay"}]"
style="order: 22;">
<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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Not sure -- this is all I know"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Try not to think too much"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Lake Du Bay"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem23" data-order="23" 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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Running / Biking"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Door County"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"I have no idea"}]"
style="order: 23;">
<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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Running / Biking"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Door County"},{"question":"If
you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"I have no idea"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem24" data-order="24" 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: 24;">
<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 masterItem25" data-order="25" 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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"BelGioioso Parmesan"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"It's all in your head, enjoy it!"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"BelGioioso Parmesan"}]"
style="order: 25;">
<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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Parmesan"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"It's
all in your head, enjoy it!"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Parmesan"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem26" data-order="26" 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 cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Sharp Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"80's"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"People and achieving set goals"}]"
style="order: 26;">
<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":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Sharp Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"80's"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"People and achieving set goals"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem27" data-order="27" 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":"Favorite part of your job? ","answer":"Creating new producers."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Extra Sharp Cheddar, Blue Marble, or Asiago. Any of them will do."}]"
style="order: 27;">
<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":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Creating new
producers."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Extra Sharp Cheddar, Blue Marble, or Asiago. Any of them will do."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem28" data-order="28" data-name="Ken Kane" 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: 28;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/general-masters-mark.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 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 music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Country - Alabama"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"Mississippi River"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Love 'em all, good cheese is good cheese - Aged Cheddar."}]"
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
vat."}]</div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Country - Alabama"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Mississippi River"},{"question":"When
push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Love 'em all, good cheese is good cheese - Aged Cheddar."}]</div>
</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;">
<img class="lazy" data-src="https://dfwblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/ewcmediacontainer/eatwisconsincheese/media/content/cheesemasters-2019/general-masters-mark.png" alt="Kirk Hansen" loading="lazy"
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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-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Embrace it, you can't change Mother Nature"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ","answer":"Classic Country"},{"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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Embrace it, you can't change Mother Nature"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Classic Country"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged Cheddar"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem33" data-order="33" 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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Take up a winter sport, like curling."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ","answer":"My family enjoys visiting the Wisconsin Dells."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ","answer":"Aged Swiss cheese"}]"
style="order: 33;">
<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 place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"My family enjoys
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem34" data-order="34" 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":"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 cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ","answer":"Dill Havarti / Swiss Cheese"}]"
style="order: 34;">
<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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Take your time and avoid bad drivers."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Wausau, Wisconsin /
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</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem35" data-order="35" 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: 35;">
<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="data-questions-featured" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem36" data-order="36" 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"
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem37" data-order="37" 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"
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style="order: 37;">
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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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"It's just part of living in Wisconsin. Maybe having a good snowblower!"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long
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landscaping."}]</div>
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem38" data-order="38" 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: 38;">
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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":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Evaluating the finished product."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ",
"answer":"BelGioioso Fontina"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Something creative with my hands."}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem39" data-order="39" 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: 39;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem40" data-order="40" 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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?","answer":"Be a hunting guide"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ","answer":"Four wheeling"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ","answer":"Keep busy in cheese plant"}]"
style="order: 40;">
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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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Be a hunting guide"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Four wheeling"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Keep busy in cheese plant"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem41" data-order="41" 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"}]"
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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</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"}]"
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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 music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"R&B"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Butterkäse"},{"question":"When
push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Quark"}]</div>
</div>
<div class="master masterItem masterItem43" data-order="43" 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"
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style="order: 43;">
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem44" data-order="44" 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"}]"
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style="order: 44;">
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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":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Havarti"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged
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<div class="master masterItem masterItem45" data-order="45" 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"}]"
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style="order: 45;">
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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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"answer":"Engineering of some kind"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Eat more cheese"}]</div>
</div>
<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="Baraboo, 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"}]"
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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>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Whatever is on the radio"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Spending
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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. (AMPI)</a>"
data-company="Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI)" 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 Co., Inc.</a>"
data-company="Carr Valley Cheese Co., 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 class="master masterItem masterItem49" data-order="49" data-name="Steve Bechel" data-link="<a href="http://www.eaugallecheese.com" target="_blank" rel="noref">Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Inc.</a>"
data-company="Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Inc." 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="data-questions" style="display:none"></div>
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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"
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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>
<div class="data-questions" style="display:none">[{"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,
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</div>
<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 Co.</a>"
data-company="Klondike Cheese Co." 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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We've been making cheese longer than Wisconsin has been a state. Cheese is our
thing. But when we created the Master Cheesemaker program, we had no idea the
impact all that mastery would have. We couldn't foresee our dominance at award
shows around the world, or that we would go on to make more kinds of cheese than
anywhere else on the planet.
OUR MASTERS
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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
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Masters leave the program with more than a medal. They leave hungrier to explore
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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work?
", "answer":"60's and 70's"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"Wisconsin River Valley"}]
[{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do
instead?", "answer":"DNR"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your
all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Cheddar"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Grantsburg,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1971"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Cut plenty
of firewood ahead"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"Burnett County"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monticello,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1971"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Think of
summer when it's 90+ degrees and humid as hell, then winter isn't so
bad."},{"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":"Favorite part of
your job? ", "answer":"Other than making cheese, it's watching the sun rise each
morning. Not many people can say that."}]
[{"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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Stay inside
where it is warm, watch a game or movie, but enjoy the nice day outside by
playing with dogs or going into the woods."},{"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 part of your job? ", "answer":"Creating products
that people enjoy"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Stay inside where it's warm"}]
[{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"There is no second choice."},{"question":"Survival strategy for
Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Bundle up. Spring will come
eventually."},{"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 part of your job? ", "answer":"Working with and
mentoring our cheesemakers, and knowing they are producing the highest quality
cheese for our customers."},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what
would you do instead?", "answer":"Hunting and fishing guide out West
somewhere."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Juda,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1967"}]
[{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Prairie Du Chien
area."},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Get home and catch up on my to do list."},{"question":"Survival
strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Driving to work safely. Watch out
for those that drive like it's June or July."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green Bay,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1975 in Cremola, Italy"}]
[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Cry"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking?
", "answer":"Talk about cheesemaking with my son."},{"question":"Favorite part
of your job? ", "answer":"Sharing my passion with other passionate people."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Albany,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1985"}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Sit down and have a cold beer before making
supper."},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"Classic Rock"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters?
", "answer":"Just keep yourself busy with something otherwise you will go stir
crazy."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Green Bay,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1996"}]
[{"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":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese
sandwich? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Provolone, especially when using a good
sourdough!"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Acceptance and adaptation. Accept the fact, we cannot change the
weather, at least not yet. From there, it is only a matter of how you adapt to
your environment, always be prepared for each day's forecast."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Theresa,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1968"}]
[{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"Washed Rind Caraway Brick"},{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Not sure -- this is all I know"},{"question":"Survival strategy for
Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Try not to think too
much"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Lake Du Bay"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Zittau,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"2003"}]
[{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Running / Biking"},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"Door County"},{"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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"BelGioioso Parmesan"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin
winters? ", "answer":"It's all in your head, enjoy it!"},{"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":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Sharp
Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"80's"},{"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":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Creating
new producers."},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Extra Sharp Cheddar, Blue Marble, or Asiago. Any of them will do."}]
[{"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 place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Mississippi
River"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite
cheese? ", "answer":"Love 'em all, good cheese is good cheese - Aged Cheddar."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Muscoda,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1990"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Embrace it,
you can't change Mother Nature"},{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while
you work? ", "answer":"Classic Country"},{"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":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Take up a
winter sport, like curling."},{"question":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ",
"answer":"My family enjoys visiting the Wisconsin Dells."},{"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":"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 cheese for a
grilled cheese sandwich? ", "answer":"Dill Havarti / Swiss Cheese"}]
[{"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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Hike and spend time outdoors."},{"question":"When push comes to shove,
what is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"MontAmore
Cheddar"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Play outside as much as possible."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Kewaunee,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1997"}]
[{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"It's just
part of living in Wisconsin. Maybe having a good snowblower!"},{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do
instead?", "answer":"Lawn service and landscaping."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Brodhead,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1975"}]
[{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Evaluating the finished
product."},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite
cheese? ", "answer":"BelGioioso Fontina"},{"question":"If you weren’t a
cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Something creative with my
hands."}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1975"}]
[{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Be a hunting guide"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day
of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Four wheeling"},{"question":"Survival strategy for
Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Keep busy in cheese plant"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Oconto,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1999"}]
[{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"The ever changing
landscape that creates a never-ending challenge."},{"question":"How do you
unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Get on two wheels and
ride. Depending on the day, it may be a bicycle day or a Harley
day."},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Professor / Educator"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Madison,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1989"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ",
"answer":"R&B"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Butterkäse"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your
all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Quark"}]
[{"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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Hard
Rock"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ",
"answer":"Patience with everything, plans change with the
weather."},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do
instead?", "answer":"I'd like to have a wood shop doing furniture, cabinets, and
crafts"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Monroe,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1965"}]
[{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Havarti"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time
favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Aged Cheddar"},{"question":"Favorite part of your
job? ", "answer":"The satisfaction of eating a great product that I made."}]
[{"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":"If you weren’t a
cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Engineering of some
kind"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin winters? ", "answer":"Eat
more cheese"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Colby, Wisconsin - the home of
Colby cheese"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1999"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Whatever
is on the radio"},{"question":"How do you unwind after a long day of
cheesemaking? ", "answer":"Spending time with my family"},{"question":"If you
weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?", "answer":"Architectural
Engineer"}]
[{"question":"What is your hometown? ", "answer":"Sauk Prairie,
Wisconsin"},{"question":"What year did you start making cheese? ",
"answer":"1964"}]
[{"question":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"I always
whistle"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich? ",
"answer":"Aged Cheddar with apple"},{"question":"When push comes to shove, what
is your all-time favorite cheese? ", "answer":"Depends on the mood Canaria, 6
Year Cheddar, Penta Creme"}]
[{"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":"Favorite place in Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Eagle
River"}]
[{"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":"When push comes to shove, what is your all-time favorite cheese?
", "answer":"Emmenthal"},{"question":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would
you do instead?", "answer":"Something mechanical"},{"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":"If you weren’t a cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Open a cheese store"},{"question":"Survival strategy for Wisconsin
winters? ", "answer":"Just deal!"},{"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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ", "answer":"I
would jump on my tractor and go for a ride."},{"question":"Favorite place in
Wisconsin? ", "answer":"Morrison, Wisconsin - where I first met my
wife."},{"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":"Favorite music to listen to while you work? ", "answer":"Older
Hard Rock - AC/DC, Guns 'n Roses, James Gang, Black
Sabbath"},{"question":"Favorite part of your job? ", "answer":"Working with the
people on the floor and passing on whatever I might know."},{"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":"How do you unwind after a long day of cheesemaking? ",
"answer":"Play in the woods if I can"},{"question":"If you weren’t a
cheesemaker, what would you do instead?",
"answer":"Starve"},{"question":"Favorite cheese for a grilled cheese sandwich?
", "answer":"Cheddar"}]
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In Wisconsin, we make more flavors, varieties, and styles of cheese than
anywhere else in the world. We believe in tradition, producing everything from
Italian classics, like parmesan and ricotta, to swiss cheese and cheddar
varieties. But every Wisconsin cheesemaker is an innovator as well, which is why
we have so many Wisconsin originals, like colby and muenster. Whether it’s a
grilled cheese sandwich, potatoes au gratin, or a charcuterie board, Wisconsin
cheese makes every dish and recipe tastier.