Since 1925. Country Fresh Ice Cream. No artificial growth hormones in our cream and milk (Our farmers pledge no artificial growth hormones in our cream & milk. No significant difference has been shown in milk from cows treated with the artificial growth hormone rBST and non-rBST treated cows). Ever since the Dean family began making ice cream in the farmlands of Northern Illinois in 1947, our commitment to making the finest quality ice cream has never wavered. Today, we still use fresh cream from our own dairy with no artificial growth hormones to ensure that rich, country-fresh taste beloved by generations of Midwestern families. Enjoy our wide variety of delicious traditional flavors and heartland classics like Mackinac Island Fudge and Turtle Tracks.