And before you know it, there was another goat. and then another.
Then, with all those goats, it quickly became about milk. And then, happily cheese. We became students of cheese and met wonderful, generous cheesemakers across the country. The more we learned, the more we wanted to learn.
That’s when it became clear that we’d found a calling. And began work on our creamery. By the time the creamery was completed, we had a happy herd of goats and some cheery neighboring cows all delighted to provide what would become the fruits of our labors. Goat Rodeo Cheeses.
From fresh chèvre to interesting aged cheeses, we’re creating some of the region’s finest cheeses, from goat milk, cow milk, and a delicious blend of both.
Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy is a 130 acre family owned farm located near Pittsburgh Pa in northern Allegheny County.
We have a herd of more than 100 alpine and nubian dairy goats and bring in cow’s milk from local farms to make a variety of fresh and aged cheeses using traditional techniques for artisan cheese production.
Our fresh Chèvre is smooth and creamy with notes of sun warmed fields and a hint of lemon. Spread on a fresh baguette and a great addition to any recipe. Available in cases of 8/6oz cups or 4 and 8 pound tubs.
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Supple, semi-soft texture with notes of prosciutto and peanuts, this washed rind goat and cow’s milk cheese is aged for at least two months and washed with beer from Cinderlands Beer Co. Equally at home on a cheese board or melted on a burger. Crafted in 9 pound wheels.
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A semi- firm cave aged mountain style cheese made from local farm’s cow’s milk in a unique black cream wax rind. The complex herbal flavor pairs well with mild younger red wines like Beaujolais or drier white wines like Sancerre. Crafted in 10 pound wheels.
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Big, rich nutty 10-pound wheels or 5 pound ½ wheels made with a mix of our goat’s milk and local farms cow’s milk, hand rubbed with Commonplace Coffeehouse’s Perpetual Blend Espresso. The wheels are aged for 6 months in our caves. At home or by the campfire Goat Rodeo’s Cowboy Coffee will warm your heart.
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A goat’s milk Gouda cheese made from spring and summer milk. Supple with notes of hickory nuts and wild flowers within a beautiful cream wax rind. Pairs well with crisp white wine or an amber ale. Available in 10 pound wheels.
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The newest member of the Goat Rodeo corral, Wild Rosemary is a soft, supple beauty with an adventurous spirit. This artisanal mixed milk cheese is made from rich farm fresh milk and hand pressed with freshly dried rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. Aromatic, smooth, and brimming with herbal flavor, Wild Rosemary is as natural a fit on your finest cheese plate as in your Tuesday quiche. Think Spanish with beverage pairings: Cava, Tempranillo, even a Basque cider.
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Tribune-Review (March 31, 2023) – Despite growing up on a farm in Buffalo Township, India Loevner didn’t expect to make a career in the dairy business. The Knoch High School alum took her passion with
Culture Magazine (December 9, 2022) BAMBOOZLE (pictured above) Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy | Allison Park, Pa. Like a trick by Willy Wonka, this multi-medalist possesses the magical ability to conjure an entire meal within a single bite.
The New York Times (August 1, 2022) – To stock your cheese board it might pay to note this year’s top selections in the annual judging by the American Cheese Society. They were announced last
Tribune-Review (March 23, 2022) – A Hampton farm has partnered with local businesses to create one of the world’s best cheeses, at least according to the judges at the World Championship Cheese Contest, held March
Local Pittsburgh (March 9, 2022) – Goat Rodeo Farm & Dairy becomes the ‘big cheese’ after taking first place for their cheese Bamboozle during last week’s biennial World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin on March
Pittsburgh City Paper (March 8, 2022) – This Allison Park-based dairy farm took home first place during the recent Biennial World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin. Goat Rodeo won with their cheese Bamboozle, a blend
Lancaster Farming (January 16, 2022) – If you’ve ever wondered why photographers ask you to “Smile and say cheese!” it’s likely because they want you to envision a mouthwatering, gooey toasted cheese sandwich or a
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (January 13, 2022) – The name might mean to dupe or deceive, but there’s no fooling anyone: Goat Rodeo Farm’s “Bamboozle” cheese is the best in Pennsylvania. The Indiana Township farm and dairy’s signature
The Philadelphia Inquirer (October 31, 2018) – The cheese rodeo has arrived — and it’s driven by goats. At least that’s how India Loevner saw it, living with husband Steve among a growing herd of fuzzy mischief-makers
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