Course: WVA 101 Local Food and Cuisine

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Illinois Dairy Producers: Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery and Ropp Jersey Cheese

The Ropp Jersey Cheese processing facility in north Normal is owned and operated by a family of 6th generation McLean County dairy farmers. The facility produces cheese curds as well as artisan cheddars, colbys and other cheeses. The Ropp family opened this facility to help promote agriculture as a vital industry to American life. The farm offers tours by appointment.

Click here to access Ropp Dairy website.

Read the following sections about their farm on their website:

- About Us
- Types of Cheese
- Process