A Legacy of Community & Artisanal Cheese

Founded in 2006, Milton Creamery is the realization of a dream in Southern Iowa – a land of rolling hills, lush woodlands, winding rivers, and fertile soil.

Our mission? To support local dairy farmers, create jobs in our community, and craft cheeses with passion and artistry for you to enjoy.

Our Commitment:

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    Community

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    Craftsmanship

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    Quality

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    Tradition + Innovation

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    Honesty

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    Value

Rufus Musser offers a sample of award-winning Milton Creamery cheese at an outdoor market, capturing the essence of traditional, handcrafted midwestern artisanal products.

About the Musser Family

Over three decades ago, Rufus Sr. and Jane Musser moved from Pennsylvania to Milton, IA.

After farming for more than ten years, they pursued their dream of starting a creamery, backed by local dairy farmers and careful market research.

From day one, the Mussers pledged to support the local dairy farming community by paying a premium for every gallon of milk and creating fulfilling jobs at the creamery and warehouse.

Today, Rufus IV, Junior, keeps things running smoothly at Milton Creamery. Rufus Sr. travels the country, sharing our award-winning cheeses at trade shows, conferences, and stores.

Jane holds down the fort at home but always lends a helping hand at the creamery when needed.

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Our Terroir

Southern Iowa's loess hills paint a picturesque landscape, shaped by glaciers and dotted with streams, runs, and creeks.

The pastures and hay crops here are rich in grasses, legumes, and forbs, giving our cheeses their unique flavor and character.

Sunset at Musser farm, highlighting the earthy tones of the Iowa landscape—cracked, dry soil leading to the traditional silos of Milton Creamery, home of award-winning Midwest cheese.

Small Family Farms

Great cheese starts with exceptional milk.

We source fresh Iowa milk from small Amish and Mennonite family farms, each with herds under 120 cows, as well as a trusted larger herd farm about 85 miles from our creamery.

Every partner farm follows strict quality standards, and none use artificial growth hormones like rBGH or rBST. We also never add artificial coloring to our cheese—just pure milk and careful craftsmanship.

  • The farmers who provide our milk don't use artificial growth hormones like rBGH or rBST

  • And we never add artificial coloring during cheesemaking

What does this mean?

All-natural, better-for-you cheeses.

Meet Our cheeses

Milton Artisanal Cheese