Call for Entries Open for Judging and Competition
This is your chance to have your cheeses and cultured dairy products evaluated, celebrated, and recognized by industry experts and peers.
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.
Conference Scholarship Applications Open
Apply for a scholarship to attend the 2026 ACS Annual Conference, July 7-10 in Louisville, Kentucky!
Board of Directors Nominations Open
We’re looking for passionate, motivated members ready to make an impact and help shape the future of ACS.
Annual Conference
We are headed to Louisville, Kentucky for the ACS 2026 Annual Conference, July 7-10!
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
ACS Webinar: Agritourism - Bringing Consumers to your Creamery & Dairy to Increase Sales
Early Bird Deadline for Call for Entries for 2026 ACS Judging & Competition
Deadline for ACS Board of Directors Nominations
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Thu, Jan. 29, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ACS Webinar: Agritourism - Bringing Consumers to your Creamery & Dairy to Increase Sales
Join Vivien Straus, founder of the California Cheese Trail, as she moderates a dynamic panel discussion on how to engage the public and boost cheese sales through on-farm and creamery tours, tastings, cheesemaking classes, and other innovative approaches. -
Tue, Feb. 3, 2026 All Day
Early Bird Deadline for Call for Entries for 2026 ACS Judging & Competition
Submit your cheeses and cultured dairy products to the 2026 ACS Judging & Competition! Entry fees will increase on February 4. Learn more at cheesesociety. org/competition -
Thu, Feb. 12, 2026 All Day
Deadline for ACS Board of Directors Nominations
If you’re passionate about American cheese and want to make a difference in our community, now is your chance to self-nominate. Serving on the ACS Board is a meaningful way to contribute your expertise, vision, and energy to guide ACS and help our vibrant community thrive.
