Farmer Fred's Favorite Cheddar (Vermont)
Our most approachable, easygoing cheddar gets its name from local legend Farmer Fred. If you’ve visited our historic cheese factory, you may have seen Fred (clad in overalls and mutton chops) haying the fields or giving sheep-shearing demonstrations. With over 55 years of experience, our resident farm educator really knows his stuff–including his favorite cheese. After 60 days of aging, this raw milk cheddar - which was formerly known as East Meadow - is buttery and meltable, with notes of fresh pasture and sweet cream.
The Plymouth Cheese Factory was built in 1890 by Col. John Coolidge, a dairy farmer, looking to extend the shelf life of his milk.
Not much has changed since those days. The cheese factory is the same today as it was back then. Recipe and all.
Calvin Coolidge was born and raised in Plymouth. He was sworn in as 30th President of the U.S.A. in the middle of the night in 1923 at his childhood home.
First Lady Grace Coolidge initiated preservation of the factory. It became a very popular tourist destination, even throughout the Great Depression.
In 1998, John Coolidge sold the cheese factory to the state of Vermont with the understanding that cheese would continue to be made there as long as the building was standing.
In 2009, cheesemaker Jesse Werner submitted a proposal to revive the Plymouth Cheese Factory and the original 1890’s granular curd cheddar recipe. Jesse had attended the Vermont Institute of Artisanal Cheese (VIAC) at the University of Vermont, and also apprenticed with the renowned Québécois cheesemaker, Marc Andre St. Yves. When his proposal was accepted, Jesse jumped at the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream.
Our most approachable, easygoing cheddar gets its name from local legend Farmer Fred. If you’ve visited our historic cheese factory, you may have seen Fred (clad in overalls and mutton chops) haying the fields or giving sheep-shearing demonstrations. With over 55 years of experience, our resident farm educator really knows his stuff–including his favorite cheese. After 60 days of aging, this raw milk cheddar - which was formerly known as East Meadow - is buttery and meltable, with notes of fresh pasture and sweet cream.
The Plymouth Cheese Factory was built in 1890 by Col. John Coolidge, a dairy farmer, looking to extend the shelf life of his milk.
Not much has changed since those days. The cheese factory is the same today as it was back then. Recipe and all.
Calvin Coolidge was born and raised in Plymouth. He was sworn in as 30th President of the U.S.A. in the middle of the night in 1923 at his childhood home.
First Lady Grace Coolidge initiated preservation of the factory. It became a very popular tourist destination, even throughout the Great Depression.
In 1998, John Coolidge sold the cheese factory to the state of Vermont with the understanding that cheese would continue to be made there as long as the building was standing.
In 2009, cheesemaker Jesse Werner submitted a proposal to revive the Plymouth Cheese Factory and the original 1890’s granular curd cheddar recipe. Jesse had attended the Vermont Institute of Artisanal Cheese (VIAC) at the University of Vermont, and also apprenticed with the renowned Québécois cheesemaker, Marc Andre St. Yves. When his proposal was accepted, Jesse jumped at the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream.
Our most approachable, easygoing cheddar gets its name from local legend Farmer Fred. If you’ve visited our historic cheese factory, you may have seen Fred (clad in overalls and mutton chops) haying the fields or giving sheep-shearing demonstrations. With over 55 years of experience, our resident farm educator really knows his stuff–including his favorite cheese. After 60 days of aging, this raw milk cheddar - which was formerly known as East Meadow - is buttery and meltable, with notes of fresh pasture and sweet cream.
The Plymouth Cheese Factory was built in 1890 by Col. John Coolidge, a dairy farmer, looking to extend the shelf life of his milk.
Not much has changed since those days. The cheese factory is the same today as it was back then. Recipe and all.
Calvin Coolidge was born and raised in Plymouth. He was sworn in as 30th President of the U.S.A. in the middle of the night in 1923 at his childhood home.
First Lady Grace Coolidge initiated preservation of the factory. It became a very popular tourist destination, even throughout the Great Depression.
In 1998, John Coolidge sold the cheese factory to the state of Vermont with the understanding that cheese would continue to be made there as long as the building was standing.
In 2009, cheesemaker Jesse Werner submitted a proposal to revive the Plymouth Cheese Factory and the original 1890’s granular curd cheddar recipe. Jesse had attended the Vermont Institute of Artisanal Cheese (VIAC) at the University of Vermont, and also apprenticed with the renowned Québécois cheesemaker, Marc Andre St. Yves. When his proposal was accepted, Jesse jumped at the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream.
