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Grantman Barn — Exterior
circa 2000-2009
This farm, at 1728 Hwy 28 (Section 17) is currently owned by "Gordie" Grantman. Gordie acquired the property on April 22, 1977 and moved onto the farm in October, 1989.
Widmer's Cheese Cellars — Packaging Room
circa 2000-2009
CEO Joe Widmer stands in the newly added area used for cheese packaging.
Koll Barn — Interior
circa 2000-2009
Paul and Evangeline Koll have 27 stanchions in their barn. They ceased milking cows May 26, 1988.
Widmer's Cheese Cellars — Cold Storage Room
circa 2000-2009
CEO Joe Widmer stand in the 40-degree cold storage room where Widmer's ages their award winning Cheddar, Brick, and Colby Cheese.
Frank Barn — Interior
circa 2000-2009
Paul and Carol Frank have been married 43 years. They milk 20 cows that produce about 800 lbs. of milk daily.
