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U.S. Championship Cheese Contest Reveals Elite Judging Team for 2025
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, has revealed the esteemed team of dairy industry experts tasked with evaluating thousands of dairy product entries this year. Included in this prestigious lineup is Matt Zimbric, Foremost Farms Principal Scientist.
Gen Cheese
Bethany Johnson, Dairy Product Technologist at Foremost Farms, is spotlighted in this exciting article about how a new era of cheese rebels is cracking the code on wonderfully weird, climate-friendly, and Instagrammable dairy.
Foremost Farms: Innovating Energy Efficiency into Dairy Production
In the competitive world of dairy production, where efficiency and innovation drive profitability, Foremost Farms is a shining example for other producers wanting to save money AND make money.
WCMA Announces Industry Leaders to be Honored with 2025 Recognition Awards
Wayne Gjersvig, a former Foremost Farms employee is being honored by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association with the Vanguard Award. This award recognizes cheesemakers whose work helped to blaze new trails in dairy operations. Read more about his achievements by clicking this link.
Talent Acquisition Spotlight – Ensuring the Right Fit for Foremost Farms
Meet Katey Bittner, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. Katey’s work ensures all employees from plant positions to corporate leaders are the right fit for Foremost Farms.
Third Quarter 2024 Circle of Excellence Winners
Congratulations to the Foremost Farms Third Quarter 2024 Circle of Excellence Winners!
Stewardship at Trailside Holsteins
It has been nearly 50 years since Trailside Holsteins started with a family and a half dozen cows. This year, the multi-generation farm was presented with the 2024 Fillmore County Farm Family of the Year award from the University of Minnesota, recognizing their commitment to the environment and community contributions.
Leading Cybersecurity Initiatives in Food Manufacturing
October highlights the importance of strong cybersecurity, especially in food manufacturing where it’s critical to feeding the world. Meet Sean Asp, the senior director for information technology (IT) at Foremost Farms.
NMPF annual meeting spotlights dairy vigilance on H5N1, advances on milk pricing
U.S. dairy farmers are remaining resilient in the face of H5N1 influenza outbreaks while advancing in policy areas including nutrition and milk pricing, said NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney at the organization’s annual meeting held in Phoenix Oct. 21-23.
WCMA, OSHA Launch Alliance to Support Dairy Processing Employee Health & Safety
Through a new Alliance announced today, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Wisconsin Safety and Health Consultation Program (WisCon) are boosting their relationship to support dairy processors’ employee health and safety efforts.
Sustainable Business Award Finalists Announced
Foremost Farms is thrilled to announce that Senior Director Rachel Turgasen is nominated for one of the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards through the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council for Executive Sustainable Leadership!
Food Safety Spotlight – Where Quality Meets Standards
For my job, I interact with many departments within the cooperative and allows me to collaborate with my peers, learn from industry experts and gain a better understanding of how each role within the cooperative ties together.
Foremost Farms Thanks Milk Haulers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week that ran Sept. 15 – 21, Foremost Farms extended extra appreciation to the dedicated and hardworking milk haulers we rely on each and every day.
Back to School With Foremost Farms: Supporting Employee Education
At Foremost Farms, we recognize and value the dedication our employees demonstrate in their personal and professional growth. Guided by our core value of working as One Team, we are committed to supporting our employees in achieving their goals.
Foremost Farms Wins Big at the World Dairy Expo
Foremost Farms had numerous top-three finishes in the cheese, butter and dry ingredient categories at the prestigious 2024 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association.
A Perspective from Foremost Farms’ Master Cheesemaker Scott Navarre
My role within Foremost Farms is quite diverse! On any given day, I work with our production teams to manage product consistency, enhance operational efficiencies and explore new ingredients to ensure our cheese stays world-class.
Foremost Farms Exhibits at the Wisconsin State Fair
Foremost Farms had numerous top five placements, including first place with our Aged Cheddar, at the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest where top contenders from nearly 50 classes vie for recognition.
Second Quarter 2024 Circle of Excellence Winners
Congratulations to the Foremost Farms Second Quarter 2024 Circle of Excellence Winners!
Dairy’s Safety Story – How Foremost Farms Keeps Food Safe
Food safety starts at its source—on the farms. At Foremost Farms, all our dedicated members are committed to producing the highest-quality milk while maintaining standards in animal and environmental care.
Cheesemakers Celebrate Rural Road Investments
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association applauds investments of $33.6 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy businesses.
A Day in The Life of a Dairy Market Pricing Expert and Mascot Keeper
Joan Schenk is a dairy market aficionado – she knows the ins and outs like no one else! Joan manages market pricing updates for Foremost Farms’ cheese, butter and ingredients. Joan also works closely with the customer care team to resolve pricing chall …
Checkoff Watch: Domino’s, dairy farmers definitely hungry for more
Domino’s holds a Worldwide Rally every two years to gather franchise owners and management from 50-plus countries to recognize their achievements and review future business growth plans. More than 9,000 people gathered recently in Las Vegas for this year’s Worldwide Rally.
Foremost Farms Supports Local Agriculture Year Round
June Dairy Month is a time to celebrate Wisconsin’s rich agricultural heritage. Foremost Farms is proud to have helped sponsor fourteen dairy breakfasts across the state.
Foremost Farms Partners with Wisconsin DNR for Adopt-A-Wildlife Habitat
Foremost Farms employees dedicated the day to planting native trees and habitat restoration along the Pine River Fishery Area near Richland Center, Wisc.
Harvesting Success: The Dual Life of a Commercial Projects Analyst and Master Gardener
Jeannie Manis plays a pivotal role in shining a light on Foremost Farms’ cheese! One of Jeannie’s job highlights includes overseeing our sample program, ensuring current and potential customers see and taste our cheese at its best.
Foremost Farms USA announces board leadership
Foremost Farms USA, a dairy cooperative and major dairy food manufacturer with annual sales of $1.8 billion to national and international markets, announced new board leadership.
Schaal Dairy Farm Hosts 2024 Racine County Breakfast on the Farm
Brian Schaal of Schaal Dairy Farm was interviewed by TMJ4 News to celebrate June dairy month. They will be hosting the 9th Annual Racine County Breakfast on the Farm on June 22nd.
Foremost Farms Wins Top Places at Two International Cheese Competitions
Foremost Farms showcased our world-class dairy products to an international audience at the World Championship Cheese Contest and the Los Angeles International Dairy Competition earlier this year.
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Expands Board
Meeting the needs of a growing membership, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association has completed elections to fill seven new board of directors seats.
First Quarter 2024 Circle of Excellence Winners
Foremost Farms is pleased to announce our quarterly Circle of Excellence Winners.
Foremost Farms Hosts Employee Earth Week Events
Foremost Farms employees rolled up their sleeves to plant trees, sow seeds and cultivate a deeper commitment of stewardship during the 3rd Annual Earth Week Celebration orchestrated by the Sustainability Team.
Foremost Farms Departments Alignment for Enhanced Efficiency
Companies that are brilliant at the basics periodically evaluate their organizational structure to align it with their business strategy and initiatives and to operate efficiently and effectively.
Processors focus on creating value for stakeholders
Developing forward-thinking business practices and initiatives are priorities across manufacturing sectors, and dairy processors are implementing responsible frameworks that will guide the industry into the future.
Growth Mindset: The Key to Resilience and Continuous Improvement
In the dairy industry, uncertainty is a constant; so fostering a growth mindset and prioritizing learning and leadership development have been essential to continuous improvement at Foremost Farms, a major dairy manufacturing business and member cooperative.
2023 Annual Winners: Plants of The Year and Circle of Excellence
Congratulations to the Foremost Farms 2023 Plants of the Year and 2023 Annual Circle of Excellence Winners! Thanks to each and every winner for living our values and for your contributions!
Foremost Farms in Our Communities
It’s always a pleasure to share the ways Foremost Farms employees represent the cooperative at industry events, trade shows and in their communities.
Shoutout to Foremost Farms in Greenville
Safety is important at Foremost Farms, and our Greenville team continues to hit impressive safety milestones!
New Opportunities in 2024
Nobody’s kidding themselves. 2024 in any area of the dairy industry is going to be a challenge. Greg Schlafer’s been there. Schlafer walked into the very financially stressed arms of Foremost Farms USA in November of 2019, and has been busy trying to right the ship since.
Greenville Employees Spreading Holiday Cheer
Greenville employees have been a Force for Good by spreading holiday cheer in their community during the month of December.
NMPF Applauds House Increasing Kids’ Access to Critical Nutrition
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) emphatically commended the House of Representatives for taking a critical step toward improving child nutrition by approving the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act today with a commanding 330-99 bipartisan margin.
USDA partnerships invest $18M to tackle dairy farm methane emissions in dairy farms
USA – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Regional Conservation Partnership Program is allocating over US$18 million to address methane emissions in dairy farms through collaborative projects with Newtrient.