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
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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.
Resources
What's happening
Cheese Industry Events
Upcoming deadlines and cheese industry events
Counter Culture Washington, D.C.
Oregon Cheese Festival
Vermont Artisan Cheesemakers Conference
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Tue, Apr. 21, 2026 All Day
Counter Culture Washington, D.C.
Join culture magazine in DC for a day of cheese education and networking with industry peers. Counter Culture connects cheesemakers, importers, mongers, and buyers in an interactive, educational setting. These trade-only events are intensive, full-day sessions with ample opportunity to talk one-on-one and network with your industry peers. -
Apr. 25 — 26, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Oregon Cheese Festival
Taste and buy cheese, drinks, and accompaniments from artisan and specialty producers from Oregon and beyond. Treat yourself to beverages by the glass and food carts. Let’s celebrate cheese! -
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!
