Congratulations to four Oregon goat cheese producers who won at the American Dairy Goat Association 2011 Cheese Competition held in October.

Briar Rose Creamery, Fairview Farm, Fern’s Edge Dairy and River’s Edge Chevre won awards at the annual competition, the largest goat dairy product judging in the US.

River’s Edge Chevre took Best of Show honors in Commercial Division for Sunset Bay, a bloomy rinded goat cheese with a layer of smoked paprika.

Other Oregon winners include:

  • Briar Rose Creamery – Classic Chevre 3rd,  Chocolate Truffles 3rd
  • Fairview Farm – Chevre 1st, Dill Skyr 2nd, Farmhouse Herb & Cheddar 3rd, Skyr Salad Dressing 3rd,
  • Fern’s Edge Dairy – Chevre 3rd
  • River’s Edge Chevre –  Sunset Bay 1st, Up In Smoke 2nd