03Oct

How many cows do you milk?

We milk 150 Holstein cows each day on our family farm in Ely, Iowa. Holstein cows are easily distinguished by their black and white spots and are known for being […]
03Oct

How often do you milk cows?

The cows are able to go into the robotic milkers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Most of the girls go in every 8-10 hours.
03Oct

What are your cows fed?

Our cows are fed what is referred to as a mixed ration. It is a mix of hay silage, corn silage, high-moisture corn, orchard grass, sorghum sedan grass, alfalfa, whey […]
03Oct

How long have you been milking cows?

We have been milking cows for almost 40 years. Our first generation dairy farm started with 30 cows and we’ve grown into a herd of 150 Holstein cows.
03Oct

What does it mean that your milk is non-homogenized?

Homogenization is a process that breaks apart fat molecules under high pressure, leaving the fat suspended and evenly dispersed throughout the milk. Our milk is non-homogenized which means that the cream naturally […]
05Jun

What is a cheese curd?

Cheese curds are an essential product of the cheese making process. Before cheeses like cheddar are formed into blocks or wheels, they begin as curds. Fresh curds are known for […]
05Jun

Why do cheese curds squeak?

Cheese curds squeak because the elastic protein strands in a cheese curd will rub against the enamel of your teeth creating that “squeaky” cheese. This characteristic is typically a sign of […]
Dan and Debbie's Creamery

Spilled milk you'd cry over.

Creamery Store Hours

We're open everyday!

Spring Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Closed Memorial Day,  Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day, and Easter.

Contact Us

Address: 1600 Main St. Ely, IA
Phone: 319-848-6455
Email: shop.dananddebbies@gmail.com

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