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Thank You Farmers® Project

From Farm to Family: The Story Behind Every Bite

Get to know the ingredients – and the people – behind your Culver’s favorites
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From weeknight dinners to after-school treats, the meals you choose matter – especially when you're feeding your family.

Trust in Every Bite

When you’re the one making mealtime decisions, trust in the ingredients is everything. At Culver’s we believe that trust starts long before your order is placed, and you should feel confident in every bite.

That confidence starts with knowing where your food comes from and the care that goes into it long before it reaches your tray. Our most-loved favorites rely on simple, high-quality ingredients – from Fresh Frozen Custard made with real dairy to Wisconsin Cheese Curds sourced from family farms and ButterBurgers® that start with quality beef, raised with care.

From responsibly sourced ingredients to the farmers who make it all possible, quality is something we never take lightly; it’s something we grow from the ground up.

Take a closer look at how our ingredients make their journey from the farm to your table, transforming into the craveworthy treats you love.

Meet the People Behind the Flavor

Behind every ingredient is a person who makes it possible. Meet the farmers and partners whose work and passion bring Culver’s favorites to life.

JEFF“Well, right now 1% of the population feeds 99% of the world’s population, so being a part of that 1% that’s feeding the world makes me feel so good that what I’m doing really matters.”KATIE“Wisconsin is the original dairy state and so, being a dairy farmer in Wisconsin – it just goes together like custard and Cheese Curds.”MITCH“Just seeing a calf beingborn, joining the herd.My grandfather startedthe farm so there’s a lotof nostalgia here.”

Support and celebrate the agricultural communities and hardworking folks who bring fresh dairy ingredients to your table.

Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders

Culver’s commitment to agriculture isn’t just about today – it’s about tomorrow.

Through the Thank You Farmers® Project, we’re proud to support organizations such as the National FFA Organization, which prepares youth for leadership and careers in agriculture. These students will play an important role in feeding a growing population and shaping the future of farming.

From classrooms to hands-on learning, programs like FFA help ensure that agriculture continues to grow stronger with every generation.

Farm-to-Table Journey

Ever wonder how your favorite Fresh Frozen Custard goes from the farm to your tray? Here’s how:

It can be served as scoops, Shakesor Concrete Mixers® with your unique mix-ins.Our custard is churned fresh all day longfor its signature smooth texture.Custard mix is delivered to ourrestaurants, ready to be made freshthroughout the day.Crafted from milk, cream andfarm-fresh eggs, our custard basefollows a signature recipe to deliver arich, creamy flavor.Fresh, high-quality milk is sourcedfrom trusted dairy farm partners.MADE JUST FOR YOUCHURNED INSMALL BATCHESDELIVERED FRESHCREAM & EGG BLENDDAIRY FARMSSTEP 5STEP 4STEP 3STEP 2STEP 1

Each step connects you to the people and care behind the process.

Quality, Care and Sourcing Standards

For us, quality isn’t just something you can taste; it’s something you can trust. It means sourcing food responsibly, building lasting relationships with farmers, supporting the future of agriculture and serving food we’re proud to share with our own families.

We source ingredients from partners who share our values, cook every meal to order and serve it with Midwest hospitality. Because when you know where your food comes from, every bite means a little more.

FAQ:

  • What does farm-to-table mean at Culver’s? Culver's works closely with their suppliers to ensure ingredients are sourced from family farms.

  • Where does Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard come from? Fresh Frozen Custard is made from farm-fresh dairy, blended and churned daily for a rich, creamy texture.

  • What is the Thank You Farmers Project? The Thank You Farmers Project supports youth in agriculture through organizations like FFA, helping develop future leaders.

  • What steps are involved in making Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard? Milk is sourced from farms, blended with cream and eggs, crafted to Culver’s recipe, delivered fresh, churned in small batches and served with mix-ins.