Crisly Farm

The Mathison Family; Cumberland, WI

Just outside of Cumberland, Wisconsin, lies Mathison Family Farms—a fourth-generation dairy with deep roots and an even deeper love for the life they’ve built. Founded in 1909 with just 16 cows, the farm has been passed down through generations of the Mathison family.

Today, husband-and-wife team Kyle and Sara, along with their children, Grant and IdaRose, care for 130 cows—mostly Holsteins, with a growing number of registered Jerseys, a nod to Sara’s childhood love for the breed. Their herd averages an impressive 85 pounds of milk per cow each day, but for the Mathisons, farming has always been about more than numbers.

It’s about the sound of their kids’ laughter echoing down the barn aisle, the glow of sunrise over the
pastures, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from caring for their herd. Kyle tends the fields and equipment, while Sara oversees milking and cow care—each bringing their own strengths to the work, but sharing the same goal: building something lasting for their family and community.

Every drop of milk they produce is handled with care, tradition, and purpose—and helps craft the award-winning, farm-fresh cheese made by Burnett Dairy Cooperative. From their family to your table, it’s dairy done with heart.