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Please review the levels below to determine your best fit in the American Cheese Society's membership.
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.
- Cutting-edge educational resources via webinars and the ACS conference (HACCP to packaging, pricing, food safety and more!)
- Additional opportunities for exposure through participation in ACS-affiliated events, such as the NASFT Fancy Food Show.
- Exclusive access to member lists.
Individual ($190)
Small Business - includes a total of three names on your company's membership ($550)
Corporate - includes a total of five names on your company's membership ($995)
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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.
- 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.
Individual ($190)
Small Business ($550)
Corporate ($995)
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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
- Discounts on affiliated memberships.
- Targeted e-news to keep you up-to-date with favorite cheesemakers and the specialty cheese industry.
- Blogs, social media and moderated feedback forums.
Enthusiast ($150)
Student ($95)
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