Welcome to Wisconsin! Get to know the cheeses, cheesemakers, and some of our favorite cheese shops. Plan your ultimate cheese itinerary using our Wisconsin Cheese map.
Did you know that Wisconsin is the largest cheese producer in the U.S.? “America’s Dairyland” produced more than 3.5 billion pounds of cheese in 2022 — a quarter of the nation's total cheese production.
More facts about Wisconsin cheese:
Nearly 40% of all Wisconsin cheese companies are multigenerational
Wisconsin has one of only two master cheesemaker programs in the world, and the only one in America
The top styles of cheese produced in Wisconsin are feta, romano, provolone and parmesan
The cheeses
Wisconsin's Sartori Cheese debuted its first BellaVitano cheese in 2008 as the result of years of experimentation, and it has since won dozens of awards.
A closer look at the iconic cold pack cheese spread from Wisconsin.
A closer look at Pine River, maker of cold pack cheese.
A roundup of truffle cheeses from Wisconsin
A closer look at Pleasant Ridge Reserve
A close look at Limburger cheese and where it is still produced in the US
A closer look at cheese curds, how they are made, why they are popular and how to enjoy them.
A profile of a Josh Gentine and The Big Cheese, a unique American aged cheddar.
Profiles
A whirlwind three-day tour of cheesemakers and farms across the southern third of Wisconsin.
A profile of the Milk Merchant cheese shop in Wausau, Wisconsin.
A profile of St. Isidore, a Wisconsin dairy farmer and cheesemaker.
Excerpt: A closer look at Bountiful Boards, a cheese shop in Green Bay.
A closer look at Hook’s Cheese
A closer look at an innovative cheesemaker and retailer
A profile of alpine style cheesemakers in Wisconsin
A closer look at Red Barn Farms
A closer look at cheese grading
A closer look at yak cheese in America
A closer look at a dairy transitioning to making cheese
A closer look at how a father and son work together
Profile of the most famous cheese shop in Wisconsin
These five restaurants, though offering excellent food overall, have really stepped up their cheese game, offering either inventive cheese plates or creative cheese-focused dishes.
The story of Blakesville Creamery and general manager and head cheesemaker, Veronica Pedraza.
Wisconsin is known for beer and cheese, and many of the Dairy State’s producers were founded by immigrants. Here are six Wisconsin beers to pair with Wisconsin cheeses—and why.
News
A recap from the Top Chef Wisconsin Cheese Viewing Party.
A closer look at the challenges facing small producers.
A closer look at why a novelist found inspiration in cheese
A closer look at a zoo providing milk to a local creamery
A closer look at how two chefs in Milwaukee are making and serving cottage cheese on their tasting menu
A closer look at the women in leadership roles at Emmi Roth and the lack of gender equality in cheesemaking.