Learn About Caves of Faribault®
Faribault Dairy Company—now called Caves of Faribault®—was founded in 2001 in the St. Peter’s sandstone caves of Faribault, Minn., about an hour south of the Twin Cities. Since the 1930s, the manmade caves have been used to age cheese, beginning with cheesemaker Felix Frederiksen, who took advantage of the temperature and humidity conditions in the caves to beautifully age America’s first blue cheese. Today, Caves of Faribault® carries on the tradition of affinage—the craft of aging cheese—through their use of the caves to produce a variety of artisan cheeses.
Caves of Faribault® is part of the Prairie Farms cooperative of cheesemakers, which has multiple farms across the Midwest. Selling locally has always been a rewarding experience for Caves of Faribault®, as it allows them to meet their biggest supporters, learn about their local community, and build relationships. Similarly, selling to local cooperatives gives them an opportunity to meet owners, feel connected, and support a thriving community.