The Dairy Farm In This Florida Small Town Has Homemade Ice Cream Like You Wouldn’t Believe
It’s not every day that you come across a spot like this dairy farm in Florida that features their very own assortment of milk, butter, cream, and ice cream! When most people usually have the ice cream craving, they tend to find a gallon or half-gallon at the grocery store of a familiar brand. But what if there is a farm-fresh ice cream option that you haven’t even had on your radar? Not only is this small dairy farm family owned and operated, but they also happen to make ice cream like you wouldn’t believe.
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Ocheesee Creamery in Grand Ridge, Florida is a small, third generation family owned farm that is a little off the beaten path.
Not only are their farm tours that take place during the fall months, but during the warmer months, Ocheesee Creamery starts churning out their renowned ice cream products.
I mean, you really can’t beat getting a half-gallon of whole milk for $2.50, especially when you know exactly where the source is and you can see the cows in the pasture.
You can purchase butter, cream, yogurt, chocolate milk, skim milk, whole milk, and even pasteurized, non-homogenized cream-top milk which is said to be a true fan favorite.
Address: 28367 NE State Road 69, Grand Ridge, FL 32442-6117
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
To learn more about the history behind Ocheesee Creamery as well as peruse their dairy product list, visit the website or Facebook Page. Do you have a favorite dairy farm in Florida that you love? Share with us in the comments section! This 1,000-acre farm in Myakka City seems to be one of the biggest.
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
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