Cedar Grove Cheese

In December 1993, Cedar Grove Cheese became the first in the country to assure its customers that its products were rBGH-free.  Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, or rBGH, is a synthetic hormone used by some farmers to increase milk production.  We believe that consumers wishing to avoid dairy products containing milk from rBGH-treated cows should have that choice.  Although the FDA has declared that rBGH is safe, many consumers have indicated that for a wide variety of personal, social or political reasons, they want to buy dairy products made from milk produced by untreated cows. Cedar Grove Cheese is committed to remaining rBGH-free and will continue to provide consumers with a clear and concise statement of our policy.  All farmers providing milk to Cedar Grove Cheese have pledged NOT to treat their cows with rBGH.  Wisconsin state law authorizes us to rely on those pledges and to inform consumers of the farmers’ promises.

In January 2001, Cedar Grove Cheese decided that all its cheese should be made exclusively with non-genetically modified organisms (GMOs).  We carefully select our cultures and enzymes based on the non-GMO status of the product.

ORGANIC CHEESE

Our organic cheese is made from the freshest, Grade-A, certified organic whole milk.  Turned by hand and made with love, our cheese will please your taste buds!  From delicate, mild cheddar, to rich, creamy muenster and a variety of fresh garden herbs, Cedar Grove Cheese has the cheese you have a taste for.  We also make the only squeaky organic cheese curds available. 

Cedar Grove Cheese believes in supporting responsible ecological farming and in providing additive free cheese, allowing you to make informed food choices.  Organic farming respects the relationship between soil health, plants, animals, and people.  Integral to organic farming is the commitment to restore and sustain ecological harmony.  Organic farmers treat their animals ethically, providing ample grazing space and living space.  They do not treat their animals with artificial hormones or antibiotics and they never use genetically modified organisms (GMOs).  They raise crops without synthetic pesticides and take measures to stop erosion and maintain rich soil.  You can support sustainable agriculture by purchasing organic products. The enzymes used in making the cheese are non-animal (vegetarian).