Thunder Oak Cheese Farm celebrating a quarter century of gouda-making

Located south of Thunder Bay in Neebing, Thunder Oak Cheese Farm produces just over a tonne of cheese every week. The business is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, but as it turns out, the Schep family has a much longer history with gouda.

I spoke with co-owner and head cheesemaker Walter Schep about how it all began — and asked if he ever gets tired of eating cheese. 

Tap on the player to hear our conversation.

Up North6:31Northern Nosh: Thunder Oak Cheese Farm

Located just south of Thunder Bay in Neebing, Thunder Oak Cheese Farm is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Host Jonathan Pinto spoke with co-owner and head cheesemaker Walter Schep about how it began. (And by the way, when Walter mentions the DFO, that's the Dairy Farmers of Ontario.)

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