Minerva Dairy

Back in 1894, 21-year-old Max Radloff founded a dairy operation at Hustisford Creamery in Wisconsin. Throughout the early 1900s, he continually expanded his business before consolidating it to two—Hustisford, Wisconsin, and Minerva Dairy’s present location in Minerva, Ohio. For the last 130-plus years, Minerva Dairy, America’s oldest family-owned creamery, has relied on farm-fresh milk, old-fashioned churns, and wholesome ingredients to produce their award-winning cheeses and famous 85% Batch Churned Butter.

Today, fifth-generation siblings Adam Mueller and Venae Watts run the show, having worked at the dairy since they were twelve years old. Their 12 kids are also beginning to learn the ropes.