Registration is Open for ACS Annual Conference
Join us July 7-10, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! Come for the Cheese, Stay for the Community.
Welcome to the American Cheese Society
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.
Judging & Competition
The ACS Judging & Competition is a technical and aesthetic evaluation of American-made cheeses.
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
Vermont Artisan Cheesemakers Conference
Counter Culture Detroit
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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. -
Fri, May. 1, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Vermont Artisan Cheesemakers Conference
Vermont Cheese Council invites you to our 2026 Artisan Cheesemakers Conference! "Storytelling" is the theme of this year’s conference, with in-person all-day programming. While content is specifically geared toward cheesemakers, it’s open to all: makers, mongers, chefs, retailers, industry folk, and food producers of all flavors! -
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.
