Our Dairy…

All livestock care and operations, from milking, to crafting cheese and packaging, are accomplished on the farm, by the farm family; making it truly a unique artisanal, farmstead product.

After raising dairy animals for many years, we decided to share our passion, and so became licensed to sell our dairy products.  We received our Grade A Dairy License in May 2007; Cheesemaking License in February 2008.  In addition to the dairy, our farm operates a State Licensed (commercial) Kitchen, which allows us to offer further-processed products.

We employ biodiversity and permaculture concepts and focus on natural, sustainable & humane practices for our grass-based, chemical-free farm.  We are blessed that our farm pastures have had NO pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers applied for over 40 years!

In the flavoring and enhancing of our cheese, we are committed to mostly use herbs, fruits and vegetables that have been locally grown/produced, and from our own farm, whenever possible!

Our “Girls”…

The goats we milk are Nubians, mini-Nubians, & Nigerian Dwarfs, all of which are high in butterfat making wonderful, rich milk; perfect for making cheese!  We milk twice daily.  We anticipate milking 60 does this Summer.

We manage our livestock holistically, using herbs whenever possible.  During milking, the does are fed minimal dairy concentrates, mostly oats & barley, with the addition of Black Oil Sunflower Seeds.

Our does browse our 21-acres and the surrounding forest land.  Their diet consists of quality grasses, including: alfalfa hay, silage and pellets. They have free choice kelp, minerals, sulfur, baking soda and plenty of water, with periodic additions of raw apple cider vinegar and whey.  They are supplemented with Copper and Selenium.

What Our Customers Are Saying...

“...Dee Creek Farm cheese.  These goats are free ranging, pasture munching beauties, raised better than any commercial organic standards.  This cheese, from baby goat to aging, is all done right at the farm by Spark Puckett, the incredibly talented cheese maker.  Blessed are the cheese makers, I say!” ~ S.M.

“...I love DCF cheese, I sit down and can eat the whole wedge in one setting.  Portion control with their cheese.... no such thing.” - Tiffany R.

Our Dairy Products…

All fresh cheeses and dairy products are

Lightly pasteurized; all raw milk cheese is aged for a minimum of 60 days, in accordance with FDA guidelines &  Washington State law. All cheese is handmade and hand-packed in small batches for quality assurance.

 

  Fresh and Aged Feta, crumbles, cubes or block

  $5.00/4-oz Original,  $5.00/3.5-oz w/additions

  Original, Spicy (hot), Marinated, Tapenade

  Greek-style; in salt brine

  Chevre (“goat cheese”), soft, in tubs

  $5.00/4-oz Original,  $5.00/3.5-oz w/additions

  Original, Garlic/Chive, Dill, Spicy, Garden Blend, Black Pepper, Honey, with or without fruit (seasonal)

  Use as dip, spread, dressing, condiment, and in

  recipes calling for “goat cheese”

  Fresh (pasteurized) semi-hard cheese 

  $1.50-oz Basic, $1.75-oz w/additions

  Fresh (pasteurized) Cheese curds

  $5.00/3.5-oz

  (Ask about availability & prices)

  Styled as Colby, Tomme, Jack, Cheddar, Havarti, etc.

  Aged semi-hard cheese

  $1.75-oz Basic, $2.00-oz w/additions

  (Ask about availability & prices)

  Styled as Colby, Tomme, Jack, Cheddar, Havarti, etc.

  Aged a minimum of 60 days 

  Bloomy, surface-ripened cheese

  (Ask about availability& Prices)

  Styled as Camembert, Blue, St. Maure, etc.

  Kefir & European (Drinkable) Yogurt,

  $5.00-quart, $2.50-pint

  (Available in Washington State ONLY)

  Plain, seasonal fruits & natural sweeteners

  Kefir similar to drinkable or European yogurt

  Goat milk,  $4.00-quart

  (Available in Washington State ONLY)

  Lightly pasteurized, naturally homogenized

Seasonal & Special Offerings…

  Plain & flavored ice cream; frozen yogurt.

  Chevre cheesecake, custards, & puddings

  Flavored cheese curds

  Goat milk fudge, truffles, & candy

  Chevre special flavors & shapes (log, crottins)

  Feta special flavors & shapes

  Neufchatel, Sour Cream, etc.

  Creamed soups

  Cheese sauces and dips

  Baked goods with cheese as ingredient

  Marinated cheese

  Deli Salads (Cheese, veggies, legumes, pasta, etc.)

  Yogurt, Kefir

  Gift packages

Culturing Milk:

  If you're on a trek to make cheese but do not want to wait to order   supplies, call, and we may have what you need!

  We also have water & dairy kefir grains, fil mjolk, piima, and   kombucha scoby’s.

Coming Soon:

  In Summer 2010 we plan to offer pasteurized yogurt, kefir, ice cream!

Where You Can Get Yours:

We are pleased to share our cheeses through our weekly Vancouver deliveries, farmers markets (below), and local events.

           Monday at the Pioneer Courthouse Square Portland Farmers MarketWednesday at the Portland Farmers Market

Thursday at the La Center Farmers Market - NEW!

           Thursday 3pm-7pm at the Portland Farmers Market

Saturday, 9am-3pm at the Vancouver (downtown) Farmers Market 

           Saturday, 9am-3pm at the PSU Portland Farmers Market

   

We have provided our quality cheeses to:

    Chef Anna Petroulo, from A Dinner Together, 08-current

    Vancouver Farmers Market Harvest Dinner, 10/09

    Chef Mike Casetta, from Dragonfly Cafe, 3/09 - 10/09

    Neighborhood Wine & Cheesemaking events, by Jeri C., 1/09-2/09

    Camas Farmers Market Gala, prepared by Around the Table, 9/08

    VFC’s Harvest Dinner, 9/08

    Direct customers, and our biggest fans, since May of 2008!

   

Contact the Farm for delivery info and to pre-order!