A new exhibit in the farming and logging building came about this summer when the grandchildren of Chris and Elizabeth Kuehni donated a large solid copper, Swiss Cheese Kettle. 

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The kettle was used by Chris Kuehni when he lived in the Swiss area of Southern Wisconsin and then brought with him when he moved to a farm north of Boyd.  All of the men in 2 generations of Kuehni's that came to America from the Alps of Switzerland between 1884-195 were trained to be cheese makers.  Becoming an apprentice in the business was a necessity because the importance of a good Swiss cheese relied on color, texture, during the process.

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We also have created a new map showing all of the local cheese factories that grew up in our area.  There are a few neat facts about cheese making.  We are currently researching our local cheese factories, we found we are missing much information.  If you know of someone who was a cheese maker and the years he worked at a certain factory, we would appreciate a call from you.

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Our Farm & Logging Building opens June 7th for the 2023 year.