American Tarentaise Association

10/29/2025

10/15/2025

Jr Members who showed off their Tarentaise animals this year, we want to see all your hard work! Virtual entries open now!

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10/14/2025

Entries now open for the 2025 Jr Photo Contest! Send your pictures to americantarentaiseassociation@gmail.com to enter!

08/29/2025

Bath time! Loving these new Tarentaise calves.
Photo provided by Tabitha Baker

08/20/2025

Standing proud in the clouds of the French Alps ⛰☁️

08/18/2025

Plan your next vacation to the valley and see Tarentaise cattle in their native environment!

Explore the beauty of Tarentise valley - more than ski resorts and happy vacationers.

08/11/2025

Tarentaise steer...from HAT RANCH INC

08/07/2025

Tarentaise are making their mark on homesteads across the map. This article from Countryside highlights just how adaptable and valuable this breed is.

When I first heard about American Tarentaise cattle back in 2015, I was intrigued to learn all about a widely unknown breed. My husband had a coworker who was raising these cattle.

08/05/2025

Here's to our farmers! 💟🥛💟

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07/31/2025

The next time you need to answer a trivia question on Beaufort and other French cheeses, you'll be ready!

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Beaufort is similar to the "Swiss" cheese, but with a sharper taste, and lacking the holes. It comes in three different varieties: summer, winter, and Alpine. Because Beaufort is made from milk from cows that have grazed in the Alps, the high altitude gives it a unique flavor. Beaufort is aged from six to twelve months and is made only from the Tarentaise or Abondance breeds of cattle.

French AOC cheeses are a delight to explore, but if you don't know your way around a cheese board, it can be very intimidating! Fortunately, a little knowledge goes a long way in improving your confidence, and with a little experimentation, you will really be able to impress your friends with your e...

07/29/2025

Ever wondered what gives Beaufort cheese its unforgettable flavor? 🧀 It all starts with Tarentaise cattle producing rich, high-quality milk. 🥛