Cowgirl Creamery's founders, Sue Conley and Peggy Smith, sure have come a long way from trading shifts at a burger joint, but their collaborative attitude hasn't changed a bit!

They divide duties in the day-to-day operation. Conley handles the cheese making and marketing, while Smith oversees wholesale and retail. They overlap as necessary, both advocating for producers and educating young farmers and cheese makers.

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