Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co.

The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company is privately owned, environmentally and socially responsible enterprise producing fine hand made cheeses using fresh, locally produced goat and sheep milk. The product development processes reflects the spirit of the Fifth Town brand, which aims to integrate traditional methods, contemporary tastes, and craftsmanship ethics with local terroir. Situated on 20 acres of agricultural land on the eastern ridge of Prince Edward County, the 4800 square foot Fifth Town dairy processing, retail and educational facility enhances the practice of artisan cheese making with advanced sustainable design. The project achieved Platinum LEED accreditation under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program in March 2009.

In the summer, they host wine and cheese tastings in their (Re)SourcePavillion.  For more information on upcoming dates, please visit their website during months of June-September.  Self-Guided Green Building Tour maps are available all year round.

For additional information download their latest brochure.  

FifthTown Brochure [PDF]

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