Overview

Highlights of the 2012 ACS Conference included:

• Keynote by renowned author and expert on humane livestock handling, Temple Grandin.
• Down Home “Rally in Raleigh” Opening Reception featuring North Carolina-style barbeque, country music, and southern hospitality.
• Local tours of North Carolina cheesemaking facilities, retailers, and breweries.
• Meet the Cheesemaker featuring producers from around North America sampling their products directly to buyers.
• Educational sessions on timely topics from regulatory and food safety issues, to the latest tasting and pairing trends.
• In-depth pre-conference workshops on risk reduction and communicating in a food safety crisis.
• Opportunities to have your cheeses evaluated by our 2012 Scholars-in-Residence.
• Awards Ceremony & Reception recognizing the 2012 Judging & Competition winners.
• Festival of Cheese featuring more than 1,700 cheeses and gourmet foods, wine, and beer.
• …and much more!

Save the dates for ACS 2013 in Madison, WI!

The 30th Annual ACS Conference & Competition will be held July 31-August 3, 2013 in Madison, Wisconsin. Are you interested in participating in the conference?

• Submit a presentation proposal
• Consider applying to be an Official Conference Cheesemonger
• Volunteer to join the planning committee
• Volunteer to help on-site
• Contact us to share your thoughts