Ballard Family
Dairy & Cheese

At the Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese, in Gooding, Idaho, we proudly create our award winning cheese.

Steve and Stacie Ballard and son Travis Ballard operate Ballard Cheese, LLC in Gooding, Idaho. Ballard Family Dairy and Cheese is a farmstead cheese operation — cheese that is handmade in small quantities that are produced on the farm using only milk from the herd located on that farm. Currently, the company produces fresh cheese curds and Cheddars (Idaho White Cheddar, Idaho Pepper Cheddar , Truffle salt cheddar ,Vintage aged Cheddar), Danish Pearl (Gouda) , Jersey Dream (feta), Holy Cow Baby Swiss, and Parmarono (Parmesan/Romano)

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A view of the waterfall and surrounding landscape at Mermaid Cove near Jerome, Idaho.

Family Weekend Itinerary in Jerome, Shoshone, and Gooding.

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Nate in the Wild: Sony Ambassador & TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year Travels Southern Idaho

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“Almost” Year-Round Golfing

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Tea Kettle Cave – Gooding, Idaho

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Hwy 30 Music Festival Weekend Adventure

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Take a Trip into the Unexpected – Black Magic Slot Canyon, Teepee Rocks & More

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A child looks down at the river in front of distant waterfalls from a wooden bridge at Ritter Island.

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A cowboy rides a bucking horse in front of a crowd at the Twin Falls Rodeo.

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October Adventure Itinerary

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Get Away From Everyone – Backcountry Skiing in Southern Idaho

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A shot of the Willow Glamping Yurt at Castle Rocks State Park and the surrounding scenic landscape.

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Ballard Family
Dairy & Cheese

At the Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese, in Gooding, Idaho, we proudly create our award winning cheese.

Trip ITINERARIES

Head Into the Great Indoors for Cold-Weather Fun

Family Weekend Itinerary in Jerome, Shoshone, and Gooding.