Gary Strawder, (425) 422-4379,
gary.strawder@live.com, has a grade A goat dairy in Arlington. He is currently producing 30 gal/day of goat’s milk, soon to be 50 gal/day, or more. He has no market for his milk. He needs to find a cheese maker who is willing to take on his production to supplement their current supply, or an experienced cheese maker interested in working with him to establish a new creamery. Perhaps an entrepreneur interested in making goat milk ice cream or other value-added product? He has the capacity to haul his milk a reasonable distance, if necessary. He requires an immediate solution for what to do with this bounty of quality goat’s milk; something that can generate some cash flow to keep his operation solvent. Gary does not have a pasteurizer, but he has space to set one up as well as space for cheese making. Anyone out there able to assist with resources, expertise, or any good ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Fred Berman
Small Farm Program Coordinator
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
