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Can you imagine a time when goat cheese wasn't popular in the United
States? It seems difficult to believe, but a mere twenty-five years ago
virtually all the goat cheese sold in the United States was imported
from Europe. And that's where our story begins, with a few enterprising
Americans—mostly women—who made small batches of goat cheese in their
kitchens and began selling it to discerning restaurant owners and
retailers. One of those enterprising Americans was Mary Keehn, and
that's where the story of Cypress Grove begins.
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As our company has grown since its humble beginnings in 1983, our
opportunities to give back to our community have also increased. By
supporting and encouraging individuals, institutions and non-profit
organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for our
neighbors, Cypress Grove Chevre proudly plays an active and positive
role in the community in which we work and live. Our principle
charitable focus is to support the three areas of "Women", "Youth" and
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Terroir in the US is defined as a "sense of place", referring to subtle
local influences in the flavor of food and wine. In the European sense
of the term, terroir is not magic but a formula—a well-defined
tradition that is the result of clear choices, hard work and
cooperation between regulatory authorities and local growers and
producers over time. In France, the idea that you can create terroir
began in the 14th century and took into account both environmental and
cultural influences. The hallmarks of those
traditions continue today at Cypress Grove.
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