Burkanciems – Organic Goat Farm & Artisan Cheesemaker

An organic goat farm and cheese dairy run by Ruta and Stefan, producing a range of cheeses from goat’s and cow’s milk. The farm has a herd of around 100 milking goats.

Cheeses
The farm produces a variety of goat’s and cow’s milk cheeses, including fresh cheeses, Camembert-style cheeses, Mozzarella, and hard and semi-hard cheeses.

How the Cheese Is Made
The cheeses are made from high-quality goat’s and cow’s milk in the farm’s small cheese dairy, using recipes and cheesemaking methods developed on the farm.

For Visitors
Ruta and Stefan welcome visitors and are happy to introduce them to life on the farm and the cheesemaking process. Visits can be arranged in Latvian, German or English, with cheese tastings available by prior arrangement.

Where to Buy

• At the farm.
• At the Kalnciema Quarter market in Riga.
• At selected retailers elsewhere in Latvia.