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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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