This coaching workshop is intended for Artisan Cheese and Dairy Food Producers who are preparing to create, or are already developing, a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant, preventive control (PC)-based, food safety plan for their facility. The goal of … Continue reading
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Call for Webinar Presentations
ACS offers online education for ACS members at no cost throughout the year in the form of educational webinars courtesy of theĀ ACE Foundation. ACS is the leading organization supporting the understanding, appreciation, and promotion of artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses … Continue reading
Food Safety Plan Coaching Workshop
ā¢ Description of the workshop: This coaching workshop is offered throughout the country and is intended for Artisan Cheese and Dairy Food Producers who are preparing to create, or are already developing, a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant, preventive … Continue reading
Food Safety Plan Coaching Workshops
The Food Safety Plan Coaching Workshop sis a 2-day coaching workshop offered throughout the country and is intended for Artisan Cheese and Dairy Food Producers who are preparing to create, or are already developing, a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) … Continue reading
Planning Guide for Cheese Festivals
The American Cheese Society created this guide as a resource to help regional cheeseĀ guilds organize their own cheese festivals. It contains useful information and links to onlineĀ resources, and templates that organizations can reference during the festival planning process,Ā onsite at the … Continue reading
Member and Events Code of Conduct
General Applicability This professional Code of Conduct (Code) outlines ACSās expectations for all ACS members, volunteers, attendees, vendors, partners, officers, and event participants (jointly āMembers and Participantsā) as adopted by the ACS Board of Directors. Abiding by this Code is … Continue reading
Ambassador Program
The ACS Ambassador program is designed for ACS members who would like to volunteer their time to help raise awareness about ACSās work and offerings, and recruit industry members to grow the ACS membership ranks. ACS Ambassadors often represent ACS … 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
Industry Data
The American artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheese industry has been growing for decades, with more producers venturing into cheesemaking to meet growing consumer demand for unique, local, natural cheeses made using traditional methods. State of the U.S. Artisan/Specialty Cheese Industry … Continue reading
ACS T.A.S.T.E. TESTĀ® – How to Apply
Step-by-Step Summary of CCSEĀ T.A.S.T.E. TestĀ® Application Process Review the dates, deadlines, and fees for the CCSE T.A.S.T.E. TestĀ®. Review the eligibility criteria for the CCSE T.A.S.T.E. TestĀ®. Please note that a High School Diploma or GED is no longer … Continue reading
Deadlines and Fees for ACS Certification Tests
The application period for 2021 ACS Certified Cheese Professional Exam is now closed. Important Deadlines for the ACS Certification Programs February 24 – April 30: Application period March 1: Deadline for recertification for the 2014 and 2017 classes of CCPs. … Continue reading
Board Nominations
Each year, the ACS Nominating CommitteeĀ seeks nominations of cheese industry professionals to serve in leadership positions on theĀ ACS Board of Directors. ACS values and seeks diverse leadership as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, … Continue reading
State of the Industry Reports
The State of the U.S. Artisan & Specialty Cheese Industry Reports are developed from responses to the biennial survey launched in 2016. This biennial study focuses on gaining an understanding of the current state of the U.S. artisan, farmstead, and … Continue reading
Cheese Profile: Nature’s Harmony Cheeses
By Marcella Wright, ACS CCPā¢ Recently I had the pleasure to visit Natureās 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
Travel & Lodging
ROOM BLOCK BOOKING NO LONGER AVAILABLE DEADLINE HAS PASSED We are excited to have you join the cheese community in Portland, OR for the ACS 2020 Annual Conference. The majority of conference functions and sessions for attendees will take … 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
ACS CCPĀ® Exam – How to Apply
Step by Step Summary of CCP Application Process Review the dates, deadlines, and fees for the CCP Exam. Review the eligibility criteria for the CCP Exam. Please note that a High School Diploma or GED is no longer … Continue reading
Eligibility Criteria for ACS Certifications
Eligibility is determined at the time an application is submitted, and all eligibility requirements MUST be attained at the time of application. Future work hours are not considered in determining eligibility Requirements for Certification Exams Four thousand (4,000) hours of … Continue reading
Classified Ads
Do you have equipment for sale? Land, a farm, or a creamery to sell or lease? Submit an ACS Classified Listing by emailing [email protected] with your ad and photos. Ads are free for ACS members, and $25 for non-members. Do … Continue reading
Board of Directors
Interested in Board Service? Learn about serving on the Board and the nomination and election process. Contact the ACS Board of Directors.
American Cheese Society Annual 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-manufactured cheeses. Our dedication to … Continue reading
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The American Cheese Society Welcomes New Leadership
ACS Presents: The Code Red Series
āThis is a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable.ā ā The UN Secretary-General AntĆ³nio Guterres The American Cheese Society presents The Code Red Series From makers to mongers, … Continue reading
Relief During COVID-19: SBA Programs that Can Help
Join Peter Fehnel, Supervisory Economic Development Specialist & Veteran Business Outreach Officer, Small Business Administration, as he provides information and answers questions about SBA programs including Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Paycheck Protection Program, and more. NOTE:Ā This is part of … Continue reading
Featured Cheeses
Grafton Village Cheeseās Clothbound Cave-Aged Cheddar and Bear Hill By Marcella Wright, ACS CCPā¢ Cheesemaking has been a tradition in Grafton Village, Vermont since the late 1800ās when local dairy farmers formed a coop to pool their surplus milk. In … Continue reading
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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
Featured Cheese: Hudson Flower
By Marcella Wright, ACS CCPā¢ Disclaimer: As many of you know, I am a Murrayās Cheese Set-Up Specialist for Kroger. However, the following profile is my own and neither Murrayās nor Kroger influenced it in any way. Every once in … 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
Selection Caseus
An Exceptional Showcase for the QuĆ©bec Cheese Industry By Joan Kimball, MontrĆ©al Conference Co-Chair Producing over 52% of the cheese in Canada and offering a vast choice of top-quality varieties, QuĆ©bec has proudly honoured its cheesemakers for the last 13 … Continue reading