FOOD + DRINK
FARM LIFE CREAMERY Farm Life Creamery in Ethan was born out of a desire to connect people back to real food and real farm experiences, says Laura Klock . “The Blase family milks a herd of Holstein Cows , and instead of sending all of our milk away, we decided to bring it full circle—processing it right here on the farm,” said Klock. What started as a small idea with co-owner and co-founder Chad Blase has grown into an agritourism destination where families can encounter farm life, enjoy fresh products, and make memories together. The business handcrafts small batches of cheese using Grade A milk from the herd, and they are the only small, licensed Grade A bottling plant in South Dakota. Visitors can take a free creamery tour where they learn more about the cheesemaking and milk-bottling process. “Kids can play, families can gather, and everyone can relax,” said Klock. “Between the creamery, mini golf, tire-tractor playground, petting farm, and outdoor spaces, it’s more than just a stop—it’s an experience.” Their fresh cheese curds and house-made ice cream are fan favorites. “Our curds are as fresh as it gets—literally straight from the vat—and people love that squeaky, fresh texture,” said Klock. “Our ice cream stands out because it's a small batch, and we’ve perfected our own flavor profiles, all high (14%) in cream, which makes it exceptionally smooth and creamy.”
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“The dairy industry gave us
an opportunity to take something we already had—our cows—and create something meaningful
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for our community.” LAURA KLOCK
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