A family-owned creamery is finding profitability in some unique markets. Amy Marcoot, owner & CEO of Marcoot Jersey Creamery located in Greenville, Illinois, says their locally produced line of Jersey cheeses is just one aspect of the operation. “We created a dog line that’s called Dog-O’s, and we make ice cream for dogs.” She says, […]
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