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2023 ACS Annual Conference
40 Years of Cheese Des Moines, IA July 18-21, 2023 Hear from our Host City Committee
Cyber Security Webinar
CDR, in conjunction with M3 Insurance and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, are offering this LIVE WEBINAR to help those in the dairy industry stay vigilant against cyber security threats. This webinar will cover the economic impact of cyber-attacks and look … Continue reading
GMP/Food Safety Training
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) resulted in the Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) rule. This rule requires that all workers employed by a food company must be qualified individuals. To be a qualified individual each employee must receive … Continue reading
Ripened Lactic Acid Cheeses Short Course
In this three-day Master Class, participants will make surface ripened Lactic Acid cheeses, namely Figaro (a variation of Chaource), Valencay and Epoisses. Lactic Acid cheeses are those predominantly coagulated by Lactic Acid. For contrast, we will also make Camembert, which … Continue reading
ACS Presents: The Code Red Series – Part. 3 – Dairy & Water – Our Most Powerful Resource
Please join us for the third in the 4-part series focusing in on sustainable business choices and adapting to climate change within the agricultural industry. This part of the series will focus on Water, our most powerful resource. Our special … Continue reading
ACS CCP® Education Series – Part 2
ACS CCP® Education Series Date: June 9th & June 23rd Time: 4pm – 5pm MT Session Description: Come and join us as members of the Certification Committee walk through parts of the Body of Knowledge and bring questions related to … Continue reading
ACS CCP® Education Series – Part 1
ACS CCP® Education Series Date: June 9th & June 23rd Time: 4pm – 5pm MT Session Description: Come and join us as members of the Certification Committee walk through parts of the Body of Knowledge and bring questions related to … Continue reading
T.A.S.T.E. TEST INFORMATIONAL SESSION
T.A.S.T.E. TEST INFORMATIONAL SESSION – REGISTER NOW Date: May 12th Time: 4pm – 5pm MT Session Description: Join us for a breakdown of what to expect during the upcoming 2022 ACS T.A.S.T.E. TEST® followed by a Q & A session … Continue reading
ACS Presents: The Code Red Series
“This is a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable.” – The UN Secretary-General António Guterres The American Cheese Society presents The Code Red Series From makers to mongers, … Continue reading
ACS Code Red Webinar Series – Part 1 – Dairy & Human Health
Each part of our Code Red Series will be host and moderated by Tim Hammerich, Producer, Host & Writer of Future of Agriculture Podcast with Bill Wavrin, D.V.M from Ferndale Farmstead as co-host and our industry prospective. We will then … Continue reading
ACS Code Red Series – Part 2 – Dairy & Animal Welfare
Each part of our Code Red Series will be host and moderated by Tim Hammerich, Producer, Host & Writer of Future of Agriculture Podcast with Bill Wavrin, D.V.M from Ferndale Farmstead as co-host and our industry prospective. We will then … Continue reading
Meet the Maker: Beehive Cheese
Meet the Maker: Beehive Cheese Co. Join the CA Artisan Cheese Guild for our first virtual meet-up of the year! We will be meeting each month on zoom to share product and industry information, hear cheesemaker stories and partake in … Continue reading
ACS Conference Scholarships Close May 1st
ACS Conference Scholarships applications close on May 1st! Interested in attending the ACS Conference but not sure if its in the budget this year? Apply to an ACS Conference Scholarship! If you do not receive a scholarship of any kind … Continue reading
2022 Maine Cheese Festival
Experience great cheese, live music, food trucks, and more including the announcements of winners from the 2nd Annual Maine Cheese Awards.
Maine Open Creamery Day
This Maine Cheese Guild-sponsored event showcases Maine’s may artisanal creameries, their farms, animals, cheeses and other products, right at the source. Always the Sunday of Indigenous People’s Day.
Judging & Competition Volunteer Opportunities
The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition is looking for volunteers to help run this year’s competition! This is only volunteer sign up for the Judging and Competition – the Conference Volunteer sign up will come at a later date. … Continue reading
Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator T.A.S.T.E. Test
In-person at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR
Certified Cheese Professional Exam
In-person at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR.
American Cheese Society Annual Conference
The American Cheese Society is the leader in promoting and supporting American cheeses and we are gearing up for the first face-to-face conference since 2019. Attendees can look forward to getting together for education and hands-on training, sampling cheese and … Continue reading
American Cheese Society Judging and Competition
The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, the largest event of its kind for American-made cheeses, will take place May 19-20, 2022, at the Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus. Winners announced at the 39th ACS … Continue reading
ACS CCP® Education Session #1
Come join us for the first of our spring series, our ACS CCP® Education Session #1! This first session will be open to all who wish to attend. If you are thinking of taking the ACS CCP® Exam this year, … Continue reading
Pasteurization Short Course
Participants in this three-day course will gain knowledge on the operational and regulatory procedures used for pasteurization, with an emphasis on milk. The course begins with a focus on the composition and microbiology of milk to set the stage for … Continue reading
Cultured Dairy Products Short Course
To gain knowledge of the materials and processes used to make cultured dairy products. This 3-day course begins with an overview of cultured product processing, dairy ingredients, and starter cultures. These principles are applied in lectures on the manufacture of … Continue reading
2022 ACS Annual Conference Sponsors
Conference Sponsorship Each year, ACS hosts the foremost educational conference for cheese professionals. Producers, retailers, distributors, and other influencers from throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond attend to network, sample products, and learn from one another. Contact us today … Continue reading
Artisan Cheesemakers Winter Conferece
This virtual/online event is designed to provide exposure to new ideas and educational experiences for artisan cheesemakers – to help them advance their cheesemaking and business practices, as well as our industry as a whole. While our content focuses on … Continue reading
Theory and Practice of Italian Cheese
Course Highlights • Spend time in the diaries of five Tuscan artisan cheesemakers who have been making cheese all their lives and form part of a tradition handed down through generations • Three types of milk: cow, sheep, goat • … Continue reading
Mozzarella and its Cousins
Professional development course designed and led by Maria Sarnataro, professional instructor about cheese and wine On this course you will learn how to make pasta filata cheeses: mozzarella and burrata. It takes place at two traditional dairies in the province … Continue reading
Mozzarella and its Cousins
Professional development course designed and led by Maria Sarnataro, professional instructor about cheese and wine On this course you will learn how to make pasta filata cheeses: mozzarella and burrata. It takes place at two traditional dairies in the province … Continue reading
Fundamentals of Food Science
This course covers the core concepts of Food Science and will be held from June 27, 2022—to July 1, 2022. It is designed for technical personnel from other disciplines (chemistry, biology, engineering) and non-technical personnel who have little or no … Continue reading
Online Application for 2022 CCP & CCSE Exams
The application period for 2022 exams is now closed.
2022 ACS Certification Exams
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE APPLICATION & FEES DEADLINES!!!! 2022 CERTIFIED CHEESE PROFESSIONAL® EXAM We will be holding the CCP® Exam in-person on July 20, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The application period for the 2022 exam is now closed. … Continue reading
Deadlines and Fees for 2022 ACS Certification
The application period for the 2022 ACS Certified Cheese Professional Exam and the ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator T.A.S.T.E Test® is now closed. Important Deadlines for the ACS Certification Programs January 21 – March 31: Application period open for ACS … Continue reading
2022 ACS Annual Conference
Blazing the Trail for Cheese Portland, Oregon July 20-23, 2022 The American Cheese Society is the leader in promoting and supporting American cheeses and we held our first face-to-face conference since 2019 in July 2022. Attendees were able … Continue reading
ACS CCSE® Directory
An ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (CCSE®) has successfully passed the ACS T.A.S.T.E. Test®, thus demonstrating the ability to evaluate cheese using sensory and organoleptic assessments. The ACS CCSE® certification is a mark of excellence and achievement that reflects a … Continue reading
ACS CCP® Directory
The ACS Certified Cheese Professional® Exam (ACS CCP® Exam) offers professionals in the cheese industry the opportunity to earn the distinguished title of ACS Certified Cheese Professional® or ACS CCP®. The letters ACS CCP® designate that an individual has demonstrated … Continue reading
Donate to ACS
Consider a Year-End Gift to ACS It’s been an unprecedented time and ACS continues to provide support to this industry that we love so much. As we approach the end of the year, please remember to consider the American … Continue reading
Theory & Practice of Italian Cheese
Course Highlights • Spend time in the diaries of five Tuscan artisan cheesemakers who have been making cheese all their lives and form part of a tradition handed down through generations • Three types of milk: cow, sheep, goat • … Continue reading
Theory & Practice of Italian Cheese
Course Highlights • Spend time in the diaries of five Tuscan artisan cheesemakers who have been making cheese all their lives and form part of a tradition handed down through generations • Three types of milk: cow, sheep, goat • … Continue reading
International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day 2021
Celebrate tradition by joining Oldways Cheese Coalition in recognizing producers who make raw milk cheeses! Saturday, October 16, 2021 is the 7th International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day. Visit cheese counters to purchase, taste, and tell others about delicious raw milk … Continue reading
Packing and Shipping your Competition Entries 2019
Shipping Materials are Now Available The documents required for shipping your competition entries is now available. Log in to the Online Competition Entry System for access to your shipping materials. Receiving Day Your product should be shipped to arrive on … Continue reading
Judging & Competition
The 2022 Judging & Competition winners have been announced. Log back in below to view your feedback and scores! To view your entries, click here. The Largest cheese event of its kind took place May 19-20, 2022, ahead of 39th … Continue reading
Enter
The 2022 Judging & Competition is no longer accepting entries. Submissions for the 2023 Judging & Competition will open in January 2023. If you have any questions about entering the ACS Judging & Competition, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us. … Continue reading
American Original Recipe / Open Categories – 3 Elements
C. AMERICAN ORIGINAL RECIPE / OPEN CATEGORY Cheesemakers will be asked for a brief explanation of what differentiates their entry. Cheeses recognized by the ACS as: Unique in their recipe and formulation Different from other acknowledged recipes for cheese types … Continue reading
ACS Judging & Competition Cheese Entry Categories
The 2022 Judging & Competition is closed for entries. View Your Submissions Here The ACS Judging & Competition Committee has defined the following entry categories for the products entered into the ACS Judging & Competition. Download the ACS Judging & … Continue reading
ACS 39th Annual Conference in Portland, OR
2021 ACS Annual Conference Sponsors
Conference Sponsorship Each year, ACS hosts the foremost educational conference for cheese professionals. Producers, retailers, distributors, and other influencers from throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond attend to network, sample products, and learn from one another. Learn more about sponsoring … Continue reading
ACS Sponsorship
For us to continue providing relevant resources and opportunities during these turbulent times, we are asking sponsors to provide financial support. Whether you are interested in sponsoring a specific effort or starting a mission sponsorship, we would be happy to … Continue reading
2021 Meet The Cheesemaker
American Cheese Society’s ‘Meet the Cheesemaker‘ Takes On A Virtual Twist This popular experience will be back at the 2021 American Cheese Society Annual Conference, and cheesemakers will be able to visit with attendees in small groups during the two-hour event on the ACS Annual Conference virtual event platform. Meet the Cheesemaker Powered by Gourmet Dash will … Continue reading
Cheesemaker General Mission Sponsor
Number Available Unlimited PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Logo inside PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Name DURING SHOW Virtual Exhibit Booth Yes DURING SHOW Full Conference Registrations (For Employee Use — Not Transferrable) 1 DURING SHOW … Continue reading