North Carolina’s nearly 200 dairy farms together produce about 112 million gallons of milk each year – not to mention delicious ice cream, butter, cheeses and more.

As part of our ongoing seasonal video series, we travel to Ayden to learn more about North Carolina’s dairy industry and take a look inside Simply Natural Creamery’s operations (complete with a few taste tests…for research).

Enjoy this video and see why, when it comes to dairy, it’s Got To Be NC.

Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.