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Please review the levels below to determine your best fit in the American Cheese Society
Member Level 1: Producer (Professional)
The Producer membership is for cheesemakers only--individuals and companies involved in the production of cheese and dairy products. Available at the Individual, Small Business or Corporate Level.
Benefits include:
- Eligibility to attend the ACS Annual Conference
- Eligibility for voting rights, board leadership, participation in the ACS Judging and Competition, and the Cheesemaker Scholarship Program
- Tip sheets and FAQs specific to production and distribution
- Cutting-edge educational resources via webinars (coming soon!) and the ACS conference (HACCP to packaging, pricing, food safety and more!)
- A member-ranked supplier list and feedback forum
- Additional opportunities for exposure through participation in ACS-affiliated events, such as the NASFT Fancy Food Show
- Exclusive access to members-only PR and marketing consulting for small business owners and independent operators
- Exclusive access to member lists
- Opportunity to purchase affordable health and life insurance.
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Member Level 2: Trade Affiliate (Professional)
The Trade Affiliate membership is for individuals and companies involved in the distribution and marketing of cheese and/or cheese-related products -- retailers, foodservice/restaurateurs, distributors, suppliers, writers/PR, educators, affineurs and technical members. Available at the Individual, Small Business or Corporate Level.
Benefits include:
- Eligibility to attend the ACS Annual Conference
- Voting rights and eligibility to serve on the Board of Directors
- For retailers, eligibility for John Crompton Memorial Trust Scholarship Program
- Members-only PR and marketing consulting
- Opportunities for testing products and feedback forums
- Cutting-edge educational resources via webinars and the ACS conference covering topics such as pricing, best practices, handling cheese and marketing your business.
- Opportunity to purchase targeting ACS mailing lists for specific marketing needs
- Ability to partner with ACS for Trade Affiliate sponsorships - for discounts and marketing to consumer members.
- Opportunity to purchase affordable health and life insurance.
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Member Level 3: Associate (Non-Professional: Student and Enthusiast Levels)
The Associate membership is for the cheese enthusiast and those consumers or students who want to gain and/or increase their knowledge about the world of specialty cheese. Available at the Student or Enthusiast level.
Benefits include:
- Eligibility to attend the ACS Annual Conference
- Members-only educational resources via webinars and the ACS conference - covering essential topics, such as:
- Cheese pairings
- Cheese tips
- Recipes from chefs
- Preferred products and clubs
- Ranked and/or rated list of supplies
- Discounts available to ACS retailer partners -- available online and in specific regions
- Regional recommendations from producers and affiliate partners
- Discounts on affiliated memberships
- Targeted e-news to keep you up-to-date with favorite cheesemakers and the specialty cheese industry
- FAQs answered by top cheese experts and available only to members
- Blogs, social media and moderated feedback forums
- Opportunity to purchase affordable health and life insurance.
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