Europa Aged Gouda cheese

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Europa Aged Gouda cheese

Arethusa Farm in Connecticut Makes Cheese History!

About Arethusa Farm: In 1999, The Webster Farm, south of Litchfield, Connecticut, was purchased by George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis with the goal of saving open farmland. They made an agreement with Webster descendants to return the name “Arethusa” to the farm. In 2001, George and Tony became interested in establishing their own dairy herd. The first five purebred registered Holsteins were purchased for Arethusa Farm. Jerseys and Brown Swiss would soon follow.

In 2009, Arethusa Farm began bottling milk under their new label at a rented creamery in Bolton in June and selling it in local stores. The herd grew to over 350 total head. Arethusa Farm won the prestigious honor of Premiere Holstein Breeder at World Dairy Expo. Two buildings were purchased in Bantam and the construction of Arethusa Farm Dairy began. Arethusa milk and yogurt became available in several stores in Litchfield County and two Whole Foods locations.

The new dairy began production in January and a retail store was opened in July. Ice cream and cheese joined the production line. All products are made using only the milk from Arethusa’s cows. Arethusa is Premiere Jersey Breeder at World Dairy Expo for the second year in a row.  In 2020, as Arethusa Farm Dairy continued to grow, they made the decision to begin partnering with other local Connecticut family farms to help supply milk for their dairy.