The Agricultural Cooperative of Tinos is at the heart of all livestock rearing and cheesemaking on the island. It was first founded in 1951 and now has more than 500 members. It supports and co-ordinates farmers in producing the cow's milk that is traditinoally used in their dairy. The Tinos CoOp are especially celebrated for their cheeses, which are made from free-grazing cows' milk, flavoured with the rich herbs of the Tinian land.