Pasture-based. Intensive grazing. Only the finest ingredients.
Pasture-based. Intensive grazing. Only the finest ingredients.
The Happiest Animals in the Business
Windshadow Farm & Dairy is home to happy pasture-raised goats that produce rich, creamy milk that is then turned into gourmet cheese. We farm in a way that is good for the animals, good for wildlife, good for the farmers, and good for the environment. We hope you enjoy learning more about our story and we invite you to become part of it.
Learn more about the “Animal Welfare Approved” certification.
The Happiest Animals in the Business
Windshadow Farm & Dairy is home to happy pasture-raised goats that produce rich, creamy milk that is then turned into gourmet cheese. We farm in a way that is good for the animals, good for wildlife, good for the farmers, and good for the environment. We hope you enjoy learning more about our story and we invite you to become part of it.
Learn more about the “Animal Welfare Approved” certification.
Intensive Grazing
What is it, why do we do it, and what are the results? Hint: Sun, soil, grass, milk, and then cheese!Intensive Grazing
From the sun and soil, our pastures produce nutrient rich forage that our harvesters, our dairy herd, convert into quality milk. From quality milk, we get quality cheese.
AWA Certification
Acknowledged by Consumer Reports as the only “highly meaningful” food label for farm animal welfare, outdoor access and sustainabilityAWA Certification
It’s the only farm certification that guarantees animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range for their entire lives on an independent family farm using truly sustainable agriculture methods.
Our Story
We are a Michigan Grade A dairy, with 170 spoiled dairy goats, each one unique and each one named.Our Story
Our farm is the first in Michigan to achieve international recognition as Certified Wildlife Friendly. Our farm is 46 acres, including permanent pasture, woods, trails, and marsh.
THE HAPPIEST GOATS ON EARTH!
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Products & Latest News
At Windshadow Cheese Farm, we’re so proud of our farm, our goats, and ultimately – our cheese. We like to say that we’ve got the happiest goats in the business because we believe that’s exactly what we have. Our intensive grazing, Animal Welfare Approved farm is home to some of the happiest, healthiest goats in the world! Happy goats make tastier cheese. Tasty cheese makes happy customers 🙂
Our Favorite Quotes
“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese.”
“Cheese is milk’s leap toward immortality.”