In 1899, a Vermont pharmacist created a balm to soothe cracked, dry cow udders. The product was so effective that word spread quickly and John Norris bought the rights to market and sell the skin-saving salve. For years, Bag Balm was in every farm and was the best-kept secret of farmers and homestreaders. In 1960, people realized that this ointment wasn't just for animals and they started using it for nicks nationwide. In 2024, the company celebrated 125 years of Bag Balm : a miracle product still made in Vermont using the same simple recipe.