In the lush and green land fondly known as the Dairy State, the Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative (WSDC) was born. The Midwestern sheep dairy industry dates back to the 1980s, and the WSDC is currently comprised of twelve farms. Each of these twelve farms boasts fluffy flocks between one hundred and four hundred ewes.
While the mission of the WSDC is "to enhance the quality of life for co-op member families by sustainably producing and marketing premium sheep dairy products," the co-op hopes that by conducting their business with "respect, integrity, and sincere consideration for [their] members and their families, [their] customers and suppliers, [their] communities, [their] animals, and [their] land" they will "establish industry standards for promoting highly-valued sheep dairy products."
Blended with both sheep and cow milk, Mona is nutty and sweet on the tongue with a moist but sometimes crumbly texture.
Farm / Company: Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Coop
Cheesemaker: Dane Huebner
Proprietor: Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Coop
Affineur:
City, State: Catawba, Wisconsin
Region: Midwest
Country: USA
Milk Type: Blended
Milk Treatment: Pasteurized
Rennet: Traditional
Rind:
Texture: Firm
Aging: 6 months
Size(s): 9 pounds