Welcome

Providing all-natural delicious dairy products using Guernsey cow milk from our family farm in Columbus, Wisconsin.

Innovative farming

Located in the heart of America’s Dairyland, Gurn-Z Meadow resides in Columbus, Wis., 30 miles east of Madison and the University of Wisconsin. Milk from our Guernsey cows is used to make delectable dairy products, including cheese, butter and cream.

We love cows and enjoy working with them to produce all-natural healthy products.

About us

It all started in Waukesha, Wis. Our grandfather, Curtis Orchard, affectionately known as “Hap” by his colleagues, left his position at Golden Guernsey Dairy to start a Guernsey dairy farm.

That was in 1945.

We’ve grown drastically in directions we never could have imagined. Our grandfather would be amazed to hear that our cows are milked by robots. And, probably, more than a little proud to hear our herd is one of the top-producing Guernsey herds in the nation.

Dairy farming is a tough life. It’s 24/7. The days are short. The work is hard. But it’s the life we love.

Getting to work together as a family? With the cows we love? And produce a product families enjoy? Worth every minute.

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We strive to produce high quality milk and provide the very best possible environment for our cows.

Winds of change

Adapting from conventional to robotic milking, was a huge change. It’s a totally different approach. Our robots supply cow-related information that is unobtainable in a conventional operation.

We are able to manage every cow at an individual level. Our time is spent concentrating on the cows requiring attention so we can meet her needs for optimal health, production and well-being.

Our goal is, and always will be, a healthy and happy individual cow.

What we do

Guernsey Milk

Genetics

Farm Products

What makes us different …

Premium Milk

Guernseys produce naturally pure and wholesome milk. It’s the creamiest, best tasting, nutritious dairy product you’ve had.

Modern Techniques

From robotic milking systems to GPS field mapping, we’re constantly searching for smarter, better ways to produce wholesome food.

All Natural

Guernsey milk, with its unique golden color, is naturally higher in protein, butterfat, beta carotene, vitamins B1 and B2, vitamin D, calcium and A2A2 protein.

Family Owned

Family and farming is in our blood. We are 7th generation farmers. Dairy is our passion.

100% Home Grown

Every animal on our farm was born here. Keeping a closed herd helps protect our cows from infectious disease and top biosecurity.

Industry Involvement

We are active in our community and dairy organizations. We believe in giving back and foster a learning environment.

What’s it like to live on a farm?

Flip through our photo gallery to see how we care for our animals and nurture our crops to achieve excellence in everything we do. For day-to-day updates, fresh crops and newborns, please follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

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Get in touch

We’d love to hear from you! We hope you enjoyed this virutal tour of all that Gurn-Z Meadow has to offer. If you’re in the area, we welcome you to come see the ladies, ask us questions about our farm, or just come say hello.