Nearly a decade ago, Oregon State University reopened its dormant creamery in Withycombe Hall and students started making Beaver Classic cheese.
The gourmet dairy product has remained something of a secret to many mid-Willamette Valley residents, however, said Robin Frojen, creamery and cheese plant manager.
âYears later, I still struggle with the fact that people donât know we make and sell cheese here,â Frojen added.
That low profile could be about to change.
OSUâs College of Agriculture Sciences is doing a relaunch and redesign of the Beaver Classic brand, and jerky, honey and other products created on campus will be sold online under that umbrella.