Why Goat Cheese Month Tastes Better in Maui (Especially at This Dairy)

Every August, cheese lovers rejoice—it's National Goat Cheese Month. But if you're imagining a quaint farm in the French countryside, pause right there and picture this instead: a herd of happy goats grazing under swaying palm trees, the warm Maui sun on their backs, and waves crashing in the distance. Welcome to Surfing Goat Dairy, where goat cheese meets paradise.

Photo From: Surfing Goat Dairy's Instagram

From Waves to Whey: A Dairy Like No Udder

Since 2002, Surfing Goat Dairy has been crafting award-winning cheeses on the slopes of Haleakalā, and they’ve become the goat-to source for chèvre in the Hawaiian Islands. With over 120 milking goats, this isn’t some sleepy little farm—it’s the largest commercial dairy on Maui, and it’s got serious cheese cred. Their creamy, dreamy cheeses have graced restaurant menus nationwide and even made an appearance at President Obama’s inauguration dinner. (We’re not saying Surfing Goat Dairy has presidential taste, but we’re also not not saying that.)

What sets their cheese apart? A commitment to sustainability, island-grown flavor, and a whole lot of love. Every day, rain or shine, their goats are milked with care, and the resulting cheese is nothing short of tropical perfection.

Photo From: Surfing Goat Dairy's Instagram, Goat Cheese Flight from their on-site shop

Tour de Goat

If you’re in Maui, skipping a visit to Surfing Goat Dairy is like skipping shave ice—unthinkable. Their Daily Casual Tour is the perfect sampler: you’ll meet their milking mamas, say hi to the buck, cuddle some baby goats (yes, seriously), and get a behind-the-scenes peek at the cheesemaking process. Oh, and did we mention you’ll taste fresh cheese and chocolate truffles made with goat cheese? It’s a tour, a snack, and a photo op all in one.

Want to go deeper? Their Evening Chore & Milking Tour lets you step into the farm boots and help with the evening milking, just in time for golden hour selfies with your new goat friends.

Photo From: Surfing Goat Dairy's Instagram, Delicious roasted garlic olive oil Maui's Secret goat cheese.

Goats Doing the Dirty Work (So You Don’t Have To)

Now, Surfing Goat Dairy isn’t just about food—they’re low-key heroes in wildfire prevention. Their goats double as eco-friendly landscapers, providing targeted grazing services around Maui. Instead of bulldozers and chemicals, the goats munch away on dry grasses, shrubs, and invasive plants that would otherwise fuel wildfires. They’re creating natural firebreaks, reducing fuel loads, and leaving behind little nuggets of fertilizer (yes, that kind).

Goats are basically the Swiss Army knives of the animal world—cost-effective, efficient, and adorable. Plus, their grazing promotes biodiversity and supports healthier ecosystems. It’s like farm-to-table meets forest-to-firebreak.

Cheese with Aloha

Can’t make it to Maui this month? No worries—you can still celebrate Goat Cheese Month the island way. Surfing Goat Dairy ships nationwide, so you can order their gourmet cheeses and truffles straight to your doorstep. Or, if you’re lucky enough to be local, you’ll find their products in grocery stores, hotels, and restaurant menus across the island.

Supporting them means supporting sustainable agriculture, local artisanship, and the kind of flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth cheese that makes you stop mid-bite and say, “Wow.”

So this August, celebrate Goat Cheese Month with a little extra flair. Whether you’re grazing a cheese board on your lanai or daydreaming of goats on surfboards (yes, it’s happened), just remember: when in doubt, goat cheese it out—preferably the kind made with aloha.

Hungry for more? Book a tour, order a cheese flight, or just scroll through adorable goat photos at Surfing Goat Dairy.