More than just a business decision, Chantal's Cheese Shop's exit from social media is a statement. This episode examines their bold move to prioritize genuine community connection over online marketing. Anaïs Saint-André Loughran joins Jessica for a discussion about the shop's journey after leaving social media, their focus on real-world community, and their reflections on a society saturated with online marketing.

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In this episode, Joe sits down with Mariana Marques de Almeida of Ms. J and Co., a pioneering Assaf sheep dairy farm, and Anna Landmark of Landmark Creamery - two Wisconsin based producers shaping the future of artisan cheese. We explore sheep milk, regional identity and how collaboration is helping small dairies thrive.

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Seth took over active management of the family's seven-generation farm in West Pawlet, Vermont in 2015. He has since diversified the business to include supplying milk to several of Vermont's artisan cheesemakers, which now includes a familiar face making artisanal favorites under the banner of Woodlawn Creamery.

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