The Farmstead Creamery Advisor: The Complete Guide to Building and Running a Small, Farm-based Cheese Business

by Caldwell, Gianaclis

• ISBN13: 9781603582216
• ISBN10: 1603582215
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-14
• Publisher: Chelsea Green Pub Co

Summary

There has never been a better time to be making and selling great cheese. Today, more than ever before, the people who choose to become farmer-cheese-makers need access to the knowledge of established cheese artisans who can help them build their dream.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. xvii
Things to Consider Before Taking the Leap
What's So Special about Farmstead Cheese?	p. 1
Making It Official	p. 16
Getting Down to Business
Sizing Up the Market	p. 25
Your Business Plan and Company Structure	p. 37
Production Costs and Issues	p. 47
Creative Financing	p. 59
Designing the Farmstead Creamery
Infrastructure and Efficiency	p. 67
The Milking Parlor and Milkhouse	p. 82
Cheese Central: The Make Room	p. 104
Aging Rooms, Cellars, and Caves	p. 125
Accessory Rooms	p. 153
Long-Term Survival Guide
Safety: Why "It Hasn't Killed Anyone Yet" Isn't Good Enough!	p. 161
Increasing Your Bottom Line: Classes, Agri-tourism, Additional Products	p. 172
Keeping the Romance Alive: Tips for Re-Energizing	p. 188
Appendices
Resources	p. 195
Floor Plans	p. 203
Milk and Cheese Quality Tests and Parameters	p. 207
Sample Milk Purchase Agreement	p. 213
Notes/References	p. 215
Index	p. 219
About the Author	p. 227
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