Membership Levels
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. Memberships are active through December 31, 2012.
- Individual ($199)
- Small Business – includes a total of three names on your company’s membership ($575)
- Corporate – includes a total of five names on your company’s membership ($995)
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.
Join online or download a printable membership form.
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. Memberships are active through December 31, 2012.
- Individual ($199)
- Small Business – includes a total of three names on your company’s membership ($575)
- Corporate – includes a total of five names on your company’s membership ($995)
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.
Join online or download a printable membership form.
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. Memberships are active through December 31, 2012.