Crooked Mile Farm: Farmstead Cheesemaking Culture with Laini Fondilier

Start: Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:00AM
End: Thursday, September 12, 2024 1:00PM

A dynamic half-day event of technical tasting, cheesemaking discussion, and farm tour hosted by Crooked Mile Farm, a family-run micro-dairy goat farm in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, in partnership with veteran cheesemaker and artisanal alchemist Laini Fondiller of Lazy Lady Farm. Begin the morning with a visit to the Crooked Mile goat herd, where milk travels a mere fifty feet from udder to cheese vat and is collected, processed, packaged and aged entirely on-site. Then transition to an intimate technical tasting of farmstead cheese, to experience for yourself the impact of different cultures on the cheesemaking process. Afterwards, enjoy a robust discussion on artisan and farmstead cheese development. Finish with an optional light lunch on the farm (not included in ticket price). This is the perfect event for dedicated foodies and cheese enthusiasts looking for a heart-felt Vermont experience. This event is outdoors in September in Vermont, on a working family farm. We suggest close-toed shoes, and that you dress in layers in case of chilly or wet weather. Age recommendation of 16 and up.