Maytag Dairy Farms

The business dates back to 1919, when their father, Elmer Henry Maytag, purchased a single cow to provide milk for his family.

[2] The company pursued his idea of creating an American blue cheese made from cow's milk.

Fred's son Fritz Maytag assumed leadership in 1962 and led the small company for the next 50 years.

Maytag Dairy Farms was family-owned until 2019 when it was acquired by Midwest Growth Partners, a private equity fund manager.

[3] In July 2022, AgCertain Industries purchased Maytag Dairy farms from Midwest Growth Partners.