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The Dairy Practices Council Preconference Workshops

Preventative Maintenance Best Practices Pumps, Valves and Heat Exchanger Workshop 1:00-4:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville Airport Learn preventative maintenance best practices. Hands-on experience with Pilot Scale Heat Exchanger and Demo Pump provided. Environmental Monitoring and Sanitation Controls Workshop Bus … Continue reading

DZTE Cheese & Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Join France 44 in supporting the next generation of cheese educators and researchers! We’re hosting an evening of casual grazing and imbibing in support of Daphne Zepos’ lifework in collaboration with DZTE and David Lockwood of Neal’s Yard Dairy. Daphne … Continue reading

Heather Tucker, Program Coordinator

Heather Tucker joined ACS in early 2018 when she moved to Denver from Boston, MA after working for seven years at Tufts University in student life.  After graduating from Appalachian State University with a degree in public history, Heather worked … Continue reading

American Cheese Society Resources

The American Cheese Society is dedicated to providing its members, industry professionals, and cheese enthusiasts with educational resources. Whether you are seeking information about best practices in cheesemaking, hoping to get a better understanding of the terms used in the … Continue reading

Featured Cheese: Hudson Flower

By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ Disclaimer: As many of you know, I am a Murray’s Cheese Set-Up Specialist for Kroger. However, the following profile is my own and neither Murray’s nor Kroger influenced it in any way. Every once in … Continue reading

Cheese Profile: Rogue River Blue

By Marcella Wright, ACS Certified Cheese Professional It’s fall and for blue cheese fans, that means it’s Rogue River Blue time… I’ll just say it at the top of this profile, David Gremmels and Cary Bryant are two of my … Continue reading

Judging & Competition 2024 – Call for Entries

The Call for Entires for the 2024 Judging & Competition has now closed   Process for Submitting to Judging & Competition Determine Eligibility (review the eligibility requirements here) Note: only ACS organizational members are eligible to submit their cheese into … Continue reading

Judging & Competition 2023 – Call for Entries

  Welcome to the American Cheese Society’s Annual Judging & Competition! At this time, entries for the 2023 Judging & Competition have closed. More information regarding shipping will be released closer to May.   Review your submitted entries on Award … Continue reading

2024 ACS Certification Exams

DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES FOR 2024 ACS CERTIFICATION The application period for the 2024 ACS Certified Cheese Professional Exam and the ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator T.A.S.T.E Test® are now open, and will close March 31st. Applications will be accepted … 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

Exam Software and System Requirements

About the Software (Examsoft) We take the integrity and security of the CCP Exam® very seriously and have developed our exam processes, in-person proctoring techniques, and administration to reflect this dedication. ACS has partnered with ExamSoft, the world leader in … Continue reading

2021 ACS Annual Conference

  Moving Forward Together with Purpose The Virtual Experience: July 28-30, 2021   ACCESS THE 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE NOW!  Register to view ALL educational sessions, visit the Exhibit Hall and reach out to other industry peers that attended the virtual … Continue reading

ACS Conference Cancellation

After deliberation, due to events outside our control, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 37th Annual ACS Conference & Competition, scheduled to take place in Portland, Oregon July 22-25. Our priority is you – our valued conference … Continue reading

Addressing COVID-19

We value and respect the investment and confidence you place in the American Cheese Society (ACS). We know during this pandemic many in our community are facing tough choices for their families, their businesses, and their future. Our team is … Continue reading

Welcome!

Welcome to the American Cheese Society’s new website! If you are an active ACS member, you will have access to password-protected members-only content on this site, and you’ll be able to update and modify your account in our new member … Continue reading

Advocacy & Engagement Timeline

Ongoing: ACS engages with FDA on a regular basis via in-person meetings and phone calls to ensure open lines of communication and to build understanding of our industry. 2-12-2021: ACS Submits Comments to FDA on the Proposed Rule for Food … Continue reading

Career Center

Looking for a job in the cheese industry? Need a cheesemaking apprentice? Want to become a cheesemonger? Search for, find, and post cheese jobs, cheese internships, and apprenticeship opportunities on the ACS Job Board. Please note, that as an added … Continue reading

Update on 12/10/15 Meeting Between ACS & FDA

On December 10, 2015, ACS leaders met with FDA representatives to touch base on a number of important regulatory issues affecting our industry.  Below are some of the key outcomes from this productive meeting. Key Takeaways and Shared Goals ACS was candid … Continue reading

Cheese Industry Scholarships

There are a number of industry scholarships available for members of the American Cheese Society community, offering enhanced educational opportunities in the United States and beyond. If you are a cheese professional looking for a great scholarship opportunity, we encourage … Continue reading

Cheese Profile: Nature’s Harmony Cheeses

By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ Recently I had the pleasure to visit Nature’s Harmony Farm in Northeast Georgia. Tim Young, Owner and Cheesemaker, in addition to a tour of his cheesemaking and aging facility, treated my husband and me to … Continue reading

Membership Levels

ACS offers various membership levels to fit you or your company’s needs! Professionals in the cheese and related industries may join at the Professional Level as a Producer or Trade Affiliate. Student and Enthusiast memberships at the Associate Level are … Continue reading

Award-Winning Tania Toscana

This past August in Madison, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Tania Toscana, an aged sheep milk cheese from Ontario, Canada’s Mariposa Dairy. It was love at first bite. In 1989, Bruce and Sharon Vandeberg, longing to work … Continue reading

ACS Retail Discount Program

The ACS Retail Discount Program allows current ACS members to receive discounts when shopping at participating retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Below, please find a map and corresponding list of retailers offering discounts to ACS members. Members must display … Continue reading

The Science of Artisan Cheese – A Recap

Kate Arding, co-founder of Culture Magazine, ACS Board member, and Chair of the ACS Regulatory & Academic Committee, traveled to England in August 2012 for “The Science of Artisan Cheese” — a two-day conference held by the Specialist Cheese Makers … Continue reading

Cheese Educator Directory

The ACS Cheese Educator directory is designed to help those seeking expand their cheese knowledge and cheese education. ACS shares regionally based educational resources, including courses offered through university extension programs and dairy research centers, state regulatory contacts, and regional … Continue reading

Official Conference Cheesemongers

2024 OCC Applications are closed Overview Each year, the ACS Annual Conference relies on the hard work and dedication of countless volunteers. Among these key volunteers are the Official Conference Cheesemongers (OCCs). The OCCs are a crucial part of conference … Continue reading

Yogurts, Fermented Milks and Probiotic Dairy Products

This course, organized by the California Dairy Innovation Center, in collaboration with the Dairy Council of California and the California Dairy Research Foundation, is hosted by UC Davis. It is tailored for health professionals, product developers, R&D, production and marketing … Continue reading

Hispanic & Mediterranean Cheeses

A 2 day course at CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, CA. Attendees will learn about the major types of Hispanic & Mediterranean cheeses; review milk characteristics & quality factors; review basic microbiology & food safety. Attendees will practice & learn newContinue reading

Vermont Cheese Council’s Business Miniversity

This is like an “intro to managing or running a business” course. We hit on leadership, hiring, management, finance and margins, strategy, and marketing topics. Suitable for new (or up and coming) business owners/managers and/or those who have run/managed businesses … Continue reading

The Big Cheese: A Manager’s Toolkit

A deep dive course at Mons Formation in France for cheese department managers and specialty shop owners. This course covers sourcing cheese, inventory management, margin calculation, staff training, recall protocols, the science of cheese paper, receiving/inspecting/triaging cheese in retail. Hands-on … Continue reading