The best ice cream in Kentucky might just be made at this working farm in Bowling Green
We've got some udderly amazing news if you love a great scoop of ice cream or a glass of delicious ice-cold, farm-fresh milk.
Chaney’s Dairy Barn, a working farm and ice cream shop in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been awarded four gold medals at the 2023 Los Angeles International Dairy Competition.
That's a big deal because we've herd that for those in the dairy biz, the 100-year-old competition is the equivalent of the Olympic Games for farmers who produce ice cream, milk, cheese and butter.
Chaney's Dairy Barn received the honors for its moo-velous "Vanilla" and "Wow Now Brownie Cow" ice creams and the farm's whole and chocolate milk.
What sets Chaney's Dairy Barn ice cream apart?
According to Carl Chaney, co-owner and founder of Chaney’s Dairy Barn, "in-house" production sets his products apart from the competition.
The Chaney's herd of Jersey cows produce milk that packs a punch with higher butterfat, protein and calcium than conventional milk. The farm-fresh milk is transformed into a delicious award-winning frozen treat by adding premium ingredients like pure cane sugar, fruit, chocolate and vanilla, he said.
“It has taken generations to be this delicious. My ancestors started farming here back in the late 1800s on the same plot of land," Chaney said. "My dad always wanted to see the milk from his Jersey cows, his pride, his joy and his life, on store shelves. We have known for years that our product is fantastic and to have our efforts recognized at such a level is incredibly profound for our entire family.”
Where to find Chaney's ice cream and milk products
Chaney’s ice cream shop is located on the working dairy and milk processing facility where 100% of the milk produced on the farm goes into fluid milk products and ice cream that can be purchased locally and at its on-site store located at 9191 Nashville Road in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
"Our milk is so fresh, it could be produced one day and on the shelves the next,” Chaney said.
There are more than 60 regular and seasonal flavors listed on Chaney's website. For more information, visit chaneysdairybarn.com.
Chaney's Dairy Barn on The Food Network
Chaney's Dairy Barn was recently featured on the first episode of Season 2 of The Food Channel's "Guy Fieri's All-American Road Trip." As a result of Fieri's visit, a new flavor has been added to the already-packed lineup of frozen dairy treats. "Papa Guava" is a vanilla and cheesecake base ice cream with graham cracker crumbles and guava and a cream cheese swirl.
Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Chaney's Dairy Barn wins gold medal at International Dairy Competition
