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Prairie Farms Ending Cheese Production in Shullsburg, Impacting 97 Employees
Prairie Farms said a review of its manufacturing network led to the shutdown and sale, with employees out of work by the end of August.
- Prairie Farms announced the permanent closure of its Shullsburg Creamery and White Hill Cheese facilities, resulting in 97 total layoffs. The Shullsburg Creamery ended operations on July 20, while White Hill Cheese closes August 14, 2026.
- CEO Matt McClelland stated the closures stem from an ongoing evaluation of Prairie Farms' manufacturing network. McClelland described the move as necessary to strengthen operations and support long-term growth for the dairy producer.
- Official WARN notices indicate 43 employees at Shullsburg Creamery and 54 at White Hill face layoffs. The closure impacts a community of just over 1,000 people in Wisconsin's Driftless Region, marking a significant economic loss.
- Shullsburg Mayor Dan Morrissey expressed shock upon learning of the closures Monday, noting the town relies on facility revenue. Morrissey stated he hopes affected workers receive severance pay and insurance coverage during the transition.
- Seattle-Based Beecher's Handmade Cheese plans to purchase the White Hill building and restart operations. Morrissey reported early talks with the company have given residents reason for optimism regarding future local employment.
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Prairie Farms laying off nearly 100 workers amid multiple facility closures
SHULLSBURG, Wis. – Nearly all employees at a Wisconsin farmer-owned co-op’s Shullsburg facilities are losing their jobs. Two separate layoff notices filed by Prairie Farms Dairy indicate the layoffs will include the permanent closure of both Shullsburg Creamery and White Hill cheese production facility. Some of the layoffs began July 20, with the second round […] The post Prairie Farms laying off nearly 100 workers amid multiple facility closure…
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