The boatload amount is significant to the creamery, as it was the farmers’ 1855 maiden voyage aboard the Morning Star which brought the first taste of Tillamook dairy to the growing Port of Portland.

After several small creameries started a co-op in the area, the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) officially launched in 1909.

“For over a century, our farmer-owned co-operative has shared the same determination that inspired those aboard the historic Morning Star. Since the ship’s maiden voyage, we’ve continued to deliver an unwavering commitment to quality ingredients you can taste,” said Kate Boltin, Executive Vice President of Marketing at TCCA. “Generations of dairy fans have fueled our passion for delivering premium cheddar, and that’s why we are going overboard this year by gifting a literal boatload of cheese.”