On October 31, 1903, Articles of Incorporation were drawn and 300 Vernon County farmers each purchased a $10 capital stock certificate to form the Westby Cooperative Creamery. By pooling their money, resources and product, they hoped to build a future for themselves and their families. They did not know they would be forming a business entity that would become the anchor of their community, and continue to be a part of their great great great great great grandchildren's lives. They just thought they would make butter. And they have...for 100 years.

Westby, Wisconsin, 1942.
Boy opening milk cans at the cooperative creamery.