The Small-Scale Cheese Business, Paperback, signed

256 pages, full color, paperback. Chelsea Green Publishing, 2014

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The comprehensive guide for aspiring artisan cheesemakers, covering business and practical aspects from initial planning to market entry, including facility design, safety, and market analysis, filling the gap between cheesemaking and business management. Originally published as The Farmstead Creamery Advisor, it's praised for its practical, detailed advice, drawing from real-world experience to help producers navigate the challenges of starting a farmstead creamery. 

"Where there's a will, there's a 'whey.' For both the dreamer and those who've already set their sights on the beauty of being a cheesemaker, here is all the information to get started in business and survive. Caldwell's first-hand knowledge takes the reader from their fledgling idea to selling their finished product, and is presented in an easy-to-understand format. Watch out—you may start a venture that just might succeed! This is a brilliant how-to guide, and just what us stewards and entrepreneurs need during a time when our farmland must be saved."--Ricki Carroll, author Home Cheesemaking