Grafton Village Cheese Legacy Lives On

Grafton Village Cheese, America’s oldest continuously operating cheesemaking facility since 1892, is now under new ownership—Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company, led by Kent Underwood—who sees the merger as a perfect blend of heritage and innovation. Despite historic setbacks like a 1912 fire, the cooperative has always risen stronger, thanks to support from the Windham Foundation and now a new chapter under one roof. With hands-on craftsmanship and no automation, they’re preserving the soul of handmade cheddar. Veteran cheesemaker Mariano Gonzalez, with over 40 years under his belt, treats each cheese like a child, crediting the invisible microbes for the magic. Together, they’re committed to keeping this Vermont legacy alive for another 130 years. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d211f7680124535