DURAND, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) member Eau Galle Cheese Factory welcomed Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to its production facility in Durand on Friday, November 22 for a tour and discussion of dairy industry challenges and opportunities.
“Our family has a history and passion for cheesemaking, and we’re eager to grow our business here in Wisconsin,” said Steve Bechel, Vice President of Operations for Eau Galle Cheese Factory and WCMA First Vice President. “With reasonable regulation and targeted investments in the dairy industry, the state can help us overcome the challenges of dynamic changes in international trade and a widespread workforce shortfall.”
Eau Galle Cheese Factory, a family-owned business which opened in 1945, makes award-winning Italian-style cheeses, including Asiago and Parmesan, crafted from fresh milk sourced from 39 farmers within a 25-mile radius of its manufacturing facility. In 2019, the company reinvested in its cheese brining system, replacing an outdated system to allow for added capacity for future growth. Today, the business employs 27 people full-time, and nine people on a part-time basis.
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