Roaming Free Dairy is an on-farm cheese making business, serving dairy farms in southwestern Ontario within a 1.5-hour radius of Linwood, Ontario. Our efficient process utilizes 850 liters of milk, resulting in approximately 210 pounds of cheese, though the yield may vary based on milk components.
Using the raw milk from your farm, we dedicate our expertise to craft delectable cheeses exclusively intended for home consumption. Please note that your cheese is not available for sale or distribution.
At Roaming Free Dairy, our unwavering commitment is to meticulously follow professional cheese making protocols. Our aim is to deliver a diverse range of high-quality cheeses, ensuring safe enjoyment for dairy farmers across the sprawling region of southwestern Ontario.
Donna was raised on a small dairy farm bordering the Grand River and spent many happy hours working and
playing on the farm while caring for a small dairy cow herd with her family.
In 2017, an opportunity opened for her to work for Farmers Cheese as a mobile cheese maker on dairy
farms. She loved her job of making cheese and spending each day on a different farm. After several years of
making cheese, she became increasingly curious about the science of cheese making. In the winter of 2020 to 2021 she enrolled in an 8
month program at Conestoga College for professional cheese making to find some answers to her
questions.
After many months of making cheese test batches, taste testing with family and friends, and
brainstorming cheese trailer and cheese equipment designs, the doors began opening for Donna to get
her own mobile cheese making trailer built. Finally in the spring of 2024, her cheese factory on wheels
was built and ready to go!
Donna is excited to serve the dairy farming community as a cheese maker. She knows that farming is not
an easy job and believes that every dairy farmer should have access to high quality cheese. She is
committed to working hard to brighten dairy farmers’ days by producing great cheese from milk on their
own farms!
When she is not making cheese, she is very likely roaming free in the wilderness somewhere. She
spends her free time doing canoe trips in Algonquin back country, backpacking beautiful trails, or
spending time at a cabin in Northern Ontario. She also enjoys spending time with
family, friends, and community whenever she can!
Our carefully generated collection of recipes ensures the highest quality and consistency in every batch of cheese we create. Each recipe has been extensively tested to deliver exquisite flavours and textures.
Indulge in a diverse range of artisanal cheese flavours that cater to every palate. From bold and savoury to delicate and creamy, we offer an extensive selection to satisfy all cheese enthusiasts.
Our brand new cheese making trailer is completely customized to meet the unique needs of on-farm cheese processing. Equipped with current technologies, and designed to keep dust and flies out, it allows us to craft cheese with precision, cleanliness and efficiency.
Say goodbye to complicated scheduling. With our easy-to-use online booking services, you can effortlessly secure your spot for our mobile cheese making services. Enjoy the convenience of planning at your fingertips.
