Green Dirt Farm

Green Dirt Farm is an award-winning artisan sheep milk cheese producer founded in 2002 by Dr. Sarah Hoffmann in Northwest Missouri. The company operates a sustainable, Animal Welfare Approved dairy farm specializing in handcrafted sheep milk cheeses that have earned over 90 awards from the artisan cheese community since 2008. Their flagship products include the award-winning Woolly Rind cheese, Prairie Tomme (which won 3rd place Best in Show at the 2025 American Cheese Society competition), and seasonal cheese collections. The farm has received multiple Good Food Awards (2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025) and was recognized by Food & Wine as one of the 50 best cheese makers in the US in 2021. Beyond cheese production, Green Dirt Farm operates multiple retail locations including the Green Dirt Farm Creamery in Weston, MO (featuring gourmet sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and local artisan products), and Green Dirt on Oak restaurant in Kansas City's Crossroads district. The company offers agritourism experiences including farm tours and tastings, corporate gifting programs, and subscription boxes. Their business model encompasses direct-to-consumer online sales, retail operations, food service, and experiential offerings, serving food enthusiasts, restaurants, and corporate clients seeking premium artisan cheese products and farm-to-table experiences.