Certification Applications Open
Apply for the ACS Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®) Exam or ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (ACS CCSE®) Exam before March 31.
Nominations Open for ACS Industry Awards
Submit your nomination by April 7 to spotlight a leader, mentor, or volunteer whose passion and dedication inspire the entire cheese community.
Registration is Open for ACS Annual Conference
Join us July 7-10, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky! Come for the Cheese, Stay for the Community.
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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.
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Upcoming deadlines and cheese industry events
Deadline to Apply for ACS CCP® Exam or ACS CCSE® Exam
- ACS Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®)
- ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (ACS CCSE®)
Submit your application today! Learn more at cheesesociety. org/certification
Deadline to Submit Nominations for ACS Industry Awards
ACS Meet the Cheesemaker Early Registration Deadline
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Tue, Mar. 31, 2026 All Day
Deadline to Apply for ACS CCP® Exam or ACS CCSE® Exam
The American Cheese Society offers two industry credentials that celebrate expertise, professionalism, and dedication to the cheese community:
- ACS Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®)
- ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (ACS CCSE®)
Submit your application today! Learn more at cheesesociety. org/certification -
Tue, Apr. 7, 2026 All Day
Deadline to Submit Nominations for ACS Industry Awards
Nominate a leader, mentor, or volunteer whose passion and dedication inspire the entire cheese community! Click here to learn more. -
Tue, Apr. 7, 2026 All Day
ACS Meet the Cheesemaker Early Registration Deadline
Last day to secure early 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 April 8.
