Local Dairy History
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Working with Farmers
Small farms have always been the backbone of local agriculture. We help farmers by assisting with grazing planning, veterinary care, farm planning, regenerative farming practices, networking, sourcing supplies, finding feed, using new technologies, improving business skills, and so forth.
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Access to Market
There must be easier access to market to keep farms and encourage new farms. This includes a fair milk price, covered milk hauling, local processing, marketing, and regional distribution. We are creating a strong brand for our dairy farmers allowing them to focus on producing the best milk.
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Community Engagement
Our nonprofit increases economic, social, and environmental benefits to our community. Foremost we are providing nutritious milk to feed our neighbors. Education programs reconnect community members with agriculture. Supporting local farms strengthens our rural economy.
Meet Your Creamery Team
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Brittany Bilte
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Sam
PLANT OPERATOR
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Brad
PLANT ASSISTANT
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Caleb
HIGH SCHOOL INTERN
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Lindsay
RETAIL & EDUCATION
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Doris
RETAIL
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Justice (camera shy)
RETAIL
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Founding board members 2022: L-R: Merritt Acheson, Brad Shaffer, Savannah Gucwa, Michelle Lancaster, Aubrey Markel, Alex Case-Cohen, Stacy Thomas (President) & Virginia Thomas (Treasurer)
Dedicated to DAIRY
Our board of dedicated volunteers have decades of experience in local food infrastructure, farming, retailing, animal husbandry, and education.
Merritt Acheson
Front Porch Farm, Farmer
Chewelah Farmers Market,
President
Aubrey Markel
Cusick High School Agriculture Teacher
Stacy Thomas
EWCD, President
Clover Mountain Dairy, Farmer and Dairy Processor
Tiffany Milne
EWCD, Secretary
Retired Navy
Krista Stauffer
Stauffer Dairy, Farmer and Dairy Producer