Volunteer at ACS Judging & Competition
Volunteer with ACS May 18-22 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We're looking for Runners, Back of House, Setup, and more!
Submit Your Product for Cheese R&D Session at ACS Annual Conference
Put your product in front of retailers, distributors, fellow makers, and industry pros who are there to give you real, useful feedback.
Registration is Open for ACS Annual Conference
Join us July 7-10, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! Come for the Cheese, Stay for the Community.
Join ACS
ACS provides the cheese community with educational resources and networking opportunities while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability.
The leader for American Cheese
Welcome to the American Cheese Society
The American Cheese Society (ACS) is the leader in promoting and supporting American cheeses, providing the cheese industry with educational resources and networking opportunities, while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability.
Our site offers resources, education, industry directories, and other valuable tools for cheese professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Learn, Show Your Skills, Grow
ACS Programs and Events
The American Cheese Society has numerous programs and events for the cheese community that provides educational resources, networking opportunities, and opportunities to showcase your achievements in cheesemaking, cheesemongering, and more.
Conference
As an industry and a professional association, we gather each year to celebrate and tackle challenges together. At the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, we celebrate a vibrant and growing market for world-class American-made cheeses.
Competition
The American Cheese Society Judging & Competition is a technical and aesthetic evaluation of American-made cheeses. By hosting Judging & Competition, ACS shines the spotlight on American cheesemakers by showcasing their talents and work as leaders within the industry.
Certification
The American Cheese Society offers two industry certifications: ACS Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®) and ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (ACS CCSE®) that formally recognizes professional achievement at a national level.
Resources
What's happening
Cheese Industry Events
Upcoming deadlines and cheese industry events
American Cheese Month
Counter Culture Detroit
ACS Meet the Cheesemaker Standard Registration Deadline
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May. 1 — 31, 2026 All Day
American Cheese Month
American Cheese Month is back! It’s our annual celebration of American artisan cheesemakers and a key moment for the American Cheese Education Foundation to raise funds that support education and growth across the industry. -
Tue, May. 5, 2026 All Day
Counter Culture Detroit
Join culture magazine in Detroit for Counter Culture, a trade-only event that connects cheesemakers, importers, mongers, and buyers in an interactive, educational setting. The day features intensive, full-day sessions with ample opportunity to talk one-on-one and network with your industry peers. -
Tue, May. 12, 2026 All Day
ACS Meet the Cheesemaker Standard Registration Deadline
Last day to secure standard pricing to exhibit at Meet the Cheesemaker, July 10, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky at the American Cheese Society Annual Conference. Registration prices to showcase your products will increase on May 13.
