Why should you join the American Cheese Society?
ACS is the only organization of its kind in North America that caters to those involved in the specialty and artisan cheese trade. ACS is the leader in supporting and promoting North American cheeses.
ACS members are committed to the production, marketing, distribution, and retailing of artisan, farmstead, and specialty natural cheeses and cultured dairy products. ACS also focuses on educating consumers about the sensory pleasures and consumption of these cheeses. ACS unites its members in a common goal: sharing information, providing educational programs, and creating networking opportunities for the exchange of ideas and information affecting the specialty cheese trade. Anyone with an interest in fine cheese is eligible for membership in the ACS.
Benefits of Membership may include:
- Subscription to the ACS Monthly eNewsletter, CheeseBytes
- Eligibility to attend the Annual Conference
- Eligibility to enter cheeses in the Annual Judging & Competition
- Discounted enrollment for the Certified Cheese Professional Exam
- Opportunity to purchase targeted ACS mailing lists
- Opportunity to purchase targeted blast emails to ACS members
- Discounted tickets to the Festival of Cheese
- Opportunity to feature products in the Online Marketplace
- Discounted credit card processing through Renaissance Associates
- Discounted shipping rates through PartnerShip
- Listing in the searchable online Membership Directory
- Opportunity to apply for conference scholarships
- Online Webinars and Educational Forums
- Online resources such as historical conference sessions and handouts, Crisis Management Toolkits, regulatory information, etc.
- Eligibility for election to the ACS Board of Directors
- Ability to partner with ACS for sponsorships
- Discounts on affiliated memberships
- Opportunities for visibility at ACS allied industry events
Learn more about membership levels and benefits, or become a member.