Our Story

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Jason schmidt is the proprietor of grazing plains farm llc., a fifth generation dairy farm located southeast of newton, KS that specializes in artisan cheese.

on his farm he strives to make small farming work by using sustainable agricultural practices. his diverse educational background and mennonite heritage shape the way he lives his life and manages his operation.

following his utopic dream, jason strives to operate his farm and raise his family in a way that understands the intersection between ecological health and the well-being of people.