{"id":57694,"date":"2026-01-30T12:22:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowdfarming.com\/what-the-field\/sin-categoria\/goats-cheese-from-vulkaneifel\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T12:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:22:58","slug":"goats-cheese-from-vulkaneifel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdfarming.com\/what-the-field\/field-notes\/goats-cheese-from-vulkaneifel\/","title":{"rendered":"Goat\u2019s cheese from Vulkaneifel"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\">Handcrafted quality<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">We paid a visit to farmer Manuela Holtmann at <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.crowdfarming.com\/en\/suchergebnisse?search=vulkanhof&amp;sort=relevance&amp;tab=boxes&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=fieldnotes&amp;utm_campaign=SUST_fieldnotes_VUL\">Vulkanhof<\/a> in Gillenfeld, right in the heart of the Vulkaneifel. Once a year, on the first Sunday of September, Manuela throws open the farm gates to all the CrowdFarmers who\u2019ve adopted a goat with her.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The goats are milked twice a day, with the raw milk processed right there on-site to be turned into cheese. Since the milk isn&#8217;t pasteurised, production is subject to incredibly strict controls to preserve the natural bacterial activity of the raw milk. Back in the 90s, Manuela decided to build her own dairy on the farm so she could keep an eye on every single step of the cheesemaking process; only then can she guarantee such high standards.   <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\">Understanding the nature of goats<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Manuela points out that while most farmers in the 90s were focused on cattle, she chose to go with goats instead. &#8220;Goats were the &#8216;poor man&#8217;s cow&#8217;,&#8221; she tells us. The particularly interesting thing here is that, unlike sheep, goats originally come from mountainous regions and aren&#8217;t actually built for grazing on lush, green meadows. Their delicate digestive systems aren&#8217;t designed to handle huge amounts of fresh green fodder.    <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">To suit their biology, Manuela has come up with a clever setup: the animals live in a spacious, airy barn with an exercise yard right next door. This way, the goats get plenty of movement and fresh air, while their diet is precisely managed and tailored to their needs.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Our visit happened to fall right during the late-summer mating season. Manuela relies entirely on natural breeding here: the billy goat courts the nanny, and the female gets the final say on the matter. It\u2019s a great example of the respectful way animals are treated on the farm.   <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">The farm\u2019s location in a dormant volcanic area is a real bonus. The mineral-rich soils of the Eifel provide the perfect foundation for some seriously nutritious fodder. The fact that the farm is still innovating is clear from the new vaulted cellar; currently under construction, it will soon provide the perfect climate for the wheels of cheese to mature to perfection.   <\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\">A culinary experience<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">No trip to Vulkanhof would be complete without a tasting. In the farm shop, we tried Manuela\u2019s entire range: every mouthful is testament to the care and dedication she pours into running the farm.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Would you like to experience the farm for yourself?<\/b> Manuela offers regular tours through our <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wefarmyou.com\/explore?search=vulkanhof&amp;country=Germany&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=fieldnotes_wfy&amp;utm_campaign=SUST_fieldnotes_VUL_wfy\">WeFarmYou<\/a> <\/b>platform. It\u2019s a wonderful chance to get a proper feel for farming and build a direct link with the people who produce our food.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Handcrafted quality We paid a visit to farmer Manuela Holtmann at Vulkanhof in Gillenfeld, right in the heart of the Vulkaneifel. 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