ARThe family-run farm San Rafael in Bolívar, Argentina, has transformed from a traditional sheep farming operation into a cheese production facility that blends heritage with innovation. Once focused on raising black Aberdeen Angus cattle and Corriedale sheep for wool, the farm adapted to changing economic conditions by maintaining a small flock of Corriedale sheep out of passion rather than profit. In 2008, during a severe drought, the family nearly sold their remaining sheep but secretly saved a few, allowing the flock to recover and grow over time. Today, the next generation—Lucía, Gonzalo, and Cecilia Maestre—alongside Lucas Moriones, has shifted focus to dairy production using Pampinta sheep, a breed developed by INTA Anguil known for high milk yield. This change led to the creation of 'Tambo Blanca Grande,' a family cheese-making enterprise that preserves tradition while embracing new agricultural practices.
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