Les Bergers de la Haze is a small organic sheep dairy farm in Fontin, in the commune of Esneux, Belgium. Founded in January 2017 by Vanessa and Pascal, the farm was created to raise sheep in an environmentally respectful way and to transform their milk into fresh, local dairy products. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) The business is built around a fully farm-to-table model: the couple manages the flock, grows part of the forage and cereals themselves, milks the sheep, and processes the milk on site. Their approach combines agricultural know-how with artisanal cheesemaking, and it is positioned around organic production, local sourcing, and naturally high-quality products. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) The farm keeps a flock of about 120 Lacaune ewes and uses staggered lambing to extend milk production across much of the year. The sheep spend most of their time outdoors on pasture, which supports the farm’s animal-welfare and environmental positioning. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Key Offerings Sheep milk yogurt : Organic yogurt made from the farm’s own sheep milk, offered in plain and fruit varieties. It is part of the farm’s direct on-site transformation of fresh milk. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Fresh sheep cheeses : Fresh cheeses and maquée-style sheep dairy products made directly at the farm from milk collected twice a day. These products reflect the farm’s artisanal, small-batch processing model. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Aged sheep cheeses : Hard cheeses produced from sheep milk for customers looking for more mature, savory dairy options. The farm transforms its milk into several cheese styles rather than a single specialty. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Sheep milk feta and ice cream : The range also includes feta-style cheese and sheep milk ice cream, showing a broader dairy offering beyond traditional cheeses and yogurts. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Core Values Organic farming : The farm is certified organic and presents its work as organic from start to finish, from animal raising to milk transformation. This is central to how it defines product quality and farming practice. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Animal welfare : The ewes are kept outdoors most of the time, and lambing is managed naturally without artificial lighting, which the farm presents as less stressful for the animals. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Local and short supply chains : The company emphasizes local production and on-farm processing, aiming to offer nearby consumers fresh products made close to where the milk is produced. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Self-sufficiency and craftsmanship : Vanessa and Pascal do the work themselves across the full chain, including feed production, milking, and transformation. That hands-on model is part of the farm’s identity and value proposition. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Unique Aspects Fully integrated on-farm transformation : The farm transforms essentially all of its sheep milk on site, which is a strong differentiator versus farms that sell raw milk or outsource processing. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Lacaune sheep specialization : The flock is based on the Lacaune breed, known for strong milk production and suitability for dairy use. This supports a focused sheep-milk specialization rather than a mixed livestock model. (terre-en-vue.be ) Broad artisanal dairy range from one milk source : From yogurt and fresh cheese to hard cheese, feta, rice pudding, and ice cream, the farm turns one raw material into a notably diverse product range. (lespetitsproducteurs.be ) Recognized dairy establishment in Esneux : The farm appears in Belgium’s official list of approved dairy establishments under the name LES BERGERS DE LA HAZE in Esneux, confirming its formal status as a dairy operator. (static.favv.be )
Powered by DataScouts