Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EDT) Cornell University dairy foods safety faculty will facilitate this session in collaboration with the Dairy Foods Research Centers, the National Dairy Council and the … Continue reading
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SFA June Regulatory Call: Specialty Food Manufacturing Post-COVID
SFA June Regulatory Call: Specialty Food Manufacturing Post-COVID As essential businesses, many specialty food manufacturers remained operational during the pandemic. Yet with major public outbreaks in meatpacking and other processing plants, the rules and best practices for making food will … Continue reading
Business Planning During COVID-19: A Panel Discussion
Join specialty food industry advisor David Donnan and a panel of entrepreneurs as they discuss how business planning has been impacted by the pandemic. You’ll hear from makers and foodservice providers who have made quick pivots to adapt to changing … Continue reading
ACS Webinar: Taking Care of Yourself in a World Crisis
Join Us for Virtual American Cheese Society Programming We are excited to bring you the first in a series of online educational programming designed to support you through shared industry knowledge and experiences. May is Mental Health Month and in … Continue reading
Serve Up Truth: Tracing and Lotting Made Easy
Let us help you stop struggling with how to create lots that make sense so that you can actually DO the traceability you need to do. May 20, 2020, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern Time Join Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel, CEO of Dirigo Food Safety, … Continue reading
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EDT) Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our online Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Speak directly to Cornell University food safety experts … Continue reading
Serve Up Truth Webinar Extra: Marketing and Advertising for Small Farms and Food Producers
Serve Up Truth Webinar Extra: Marketing and Advertising for Small Farms and Food Producers April 27, 2020, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time Join Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel, CEO of Dirigo Food Safety, for this FREE webinar where you’ll: Easy marketing processes Understand how much … Continue reading
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EDT) Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our online Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Speak directly to Cornell University food safety … Continue reading
Special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours
Special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Join the Dairy Foods Research Centers for a special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours focused on how the Dairy Foods Industry is addressing the … Continue reading
Special Dairy Foods Industry Office Hours to Address Questions on COVID-19
Join the Dairy Foods Research Centers for a special Dairy Foods Industry Office Hours focused on how the Dairy Foods Industry is addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. This special online session will allow you to speak directly to a panel of … Continue reading
Food Industry Office Hours
Join us for another online session of Food Industry Office Hours on Tuesday, April 14 from 4 pm to 5 pm. These sessions offer you the opportunity to speak directly to Cornell University Food Safety Experts in dairy, fresh produce, … Continue reading
Support Our Cheesemakers: Share a Cheeseboard
JOIN APRIL 25TH 4 PM MST AND SHARE A CHEESEBOARD FOR DINNER! Live stream via Instagram (@support_our _cheesemakers) and Facebook (@supportourcheesemakers) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our American artisan cheesemakers have been negatively impacted by the closure of … Continue reading
Communications During A Crisis
The coronavirus is having an impact on the way that everyone does business. As companies adapt to new circumstances, it’s important to communicate business information with accuracy and empathy. Join Ed Tagliaferri, Executive Vice President, DKC, as he addresses key … Continue reading
Cornell Institute for Food Safety: Food Industry Office Hours
Speak directly to Cornell University Food Safety Experts in dairy, fresh produce, and processed foods and beverages, who will answer your questions on COVID-19 and its impact on the food industry. Dr. Kalmia Kniel, a virologist from the University of … Continue reading
Cornell Institute for Food Safety: Food Industry Office Hours
Speak directly to Cornell University Food Safety Experts in dairy, fresh produce, and processed foods and beverages, who will answer your questions on COVID-19 and its impact on the food industry. Dr. Kalmia Kniel, a virologist from the University of … Continue reading
Serve Up Truth: Supply Chain Made Easy
Join Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel, CEO of Dirigo Food Safety, for this FREE webinar where you’ll: Learn the point of Supply Chain programs and how to do them well Understand how much time this all takes Figure out where you are … Continue reading
Coronavirus Relief Legislation: SBA Loans and More
Congress has taken action to provide relief to businesses struggling during the novel Corona virus pandemic. But what, specifically, are the options and how do you pursue them? The American Cider Association welcomes Ben Snipe, Director of Product Development and … Continue reading
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours- Addressing Your Questions Regarding COVID-19
Speak directly to Cornell University Food Safety Experts in dairy, fresh produce, and processed foods and beverages, who will answer your questions on COVID-19 and its impact on the food industry. Dr. Kalmia Kniel, a virologist from the University of … Continue reading
7th Annual Massachusetts Cheese Festival
SAMPLE and purchase dozens of different cheeses, beverages and local foods MEET Massachusetts’ award-winning artisan cheesemakers ENJOY pairings with other local artisan foods and beverages TASTE wine, beer, and hard cider from New England’s best beverage makers LEARN about the … Continue reading
GREEK CHEESEMAKING, Day after Thanksgiving, St. Louis MO
GREEK CHEESEMAKING, Day after Thanksgiving, with Merryl Winstein, author of the SUCCESSFUL CHEESEMAKING® book. St. Louis, Missouri 63143 Nov 29, 2019. Have fun getting your hands into a full array of traditional & professional cheese making methods that make your … Continue reading
COMPLETE, ALL-DAY, CHEESE WEEKEND St. Louis MO
WEEKLY CHEESEMAKING CLASSES with Merryl Winstein, author of the SUCCESSFUL CHEESEMAKING® book. St. Louis, Missouri 63143 Nov 2-3, 2019, choose one day or both. Have fun getting your hands into a full array of traditional & professional cheese making methods … Continue reading
CHICAGO CHEESEMAKING, All-Day Weekend with Merryl Winstein
CHICAGO CHEESEMAKING, All-Day Weekend with Merryl Winstein, author of the SUCCESSFUL CHEESEMAKING® book. Chicago IL (Evanston IL 60645) Friday & Saturday Oct 18-19, 2019, choose one day or both. Have fun getting your hands into a full array of traditional … Continue reading
Wine & Cheese Pairing – Terra Sur Cafe – Tampa
Celebrate the American Cheese Month with Michael Landis for an American Artisan Cheese pairing experience with some amazing wines from around the world at Terra Sur Cafe. Learn and taste how well these American Cheeses go with international wines. We … Continue reading
COMPLETE, ALL-DAY, CHEESE WEEKEND St. Louis MO
WEEKLY CHEESEMAKING CLASSES with Merryl Winstein, author of the SUCCESSFUL CHEESEMAKING® book. St. Louis, Missouri 63143 Sept 21-22, 2019, choose one day or both. Have fun getting your hands into a full array of traditional & professional cheese making methods … Continue reading
Advanced Cheesemaking: Simplifying Difficult Cheeses with Peter Dixon
Advanced Cheesemaking is a six day intensive designed for cheesemakers who own or work for small-scale, licensed, commercial cheese businesses and want to expand product lines, experiment with new cultures and recipes, and improve quality. The focus is on making, … Continue reading
Conference Highlights
Educational Sessions Over 35 topical and timely sessions selected by the ACS Education Committee, including: Pre-Conference Offering: Artisan Cheese Food Safety Workshop A 6 hour in-person workshop intended for Artisan Cheese Producers who are preparing to create, or are already … Continue reading
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 the ACE Foundation. ACS is the leading organization supporting the understanding, appreciation, and promotion of artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses … Continue reading
DSANA Dairy Sheep Symposium
The DSANA Dairy Sheep Symposium is the major annual event of the dairy sheep industry in North America, providing an educational environment and fostering connections among dairy sheep producers, processors, and researchers. For 24 years, dairy sheep producers from all … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Forward: ACS at 25
In 2008, to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of ACS, a retrospective video series was compiled.
Sweet Combs of Honey: Cheese and Cheeseboards
Join Marcella The Cheesemonger at Sweet Combs of Honey from 4pm to 6pm on Friday October 12th. Enjoy a selection of American Artisan Cheeses and the presentation of Marcella’s new line of handmade Cheese Boards.
Board Service
The ACS Board of Directors take an active role as leaders, advising on matters of strategic import and organizational policy, serving on committees and task forces, developing future leaders, and working with staff and volunteers to foster a vibrant, passionate, … Continue reading
Programming
Programming is central to ACS’s Mission & Values of providing educational resources and networking opportunities to individuals and organizations within the cheese industry. ACS accomplishes this by offering various types of programming geared towards members of the cheese industry. We … Continue reading
Domain 11: Business Principles and Practices
Research A. Industry statistics B. Market research Accounting and finance A. Chart of accounts B. Costing strategy C. Reporting and profitability Human resources A. Insurance B. Wages and benefits C. Management D. Hiring practices E. Employees F. Training Marketing A. … Continue reading
Domain 5: Cheesemaking
Science of cheesemaking A. Microbiology B. Chemistry Ingredients A. Milk treatment B. Primary ingredients C. Optional ingredients Cheesemaking process A. Pre-ripening B. Milk ripening C. Coagulation D. Cutting or breaking curd E. Intermediate steps F. Salting G. Concentrating curd solids … Continue reading
ACS T.A.S.T.E. TEST® – How to Apply
Step-by-Step Summary of CCSE T.A.S.T.E. Test® Application Process Review the dates, deadlines, and fees for the CCSE T.A.S.T.E. Test®. Review the eligibility criteria for the CCSE T.A.S.T.E. Test®. Please note that a High School Diploma or GED is no longer … Continue reading
Board Nominations
Each year, the ACS Nominating Committee seeks nominations of cheese industry professionals to serve in leadership positions on the 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
Detailed Responsibilities Related to Cheese
Please use the list below for examples of acceptable descriptions for the ‘Detailed Responsibilities Related to Cheese’ section of the ACS T.A.S.T.E. exam. Cheesemaker: Procure raw materials Cheese make Develop new recipes Determine ingredient mix (cultures, etc) Age cheese Develop HACCP Document cold … Continue reading
Featured Cheese: Zingerman’s Lincoln Log
By: Marcella Wright, ACS CCP This winter has been brutal in many parts of the country, with Michigan receiving record snowfalls. A few weeks ago, I found myself driving in a snow storm from Kalamazoo to Detroit looking forward to … Continue reading
Fiscalini Farmstead’s San Joaquin Gold & Vintage Bandage Cheddar
By Marcella Wright, CCP On a recent trip to Los Angeles, I scored a substantial wedge of Award-Winning Fiscalini Bandage Cheddar. Made in the English tradition by Cheesemaker Mariano Gonzalez under the watchful eye of third generation dairy farmer, John Fiscalini. … Continue reading
Say Gazta!
Jess Perrie, the first recipient of the Daphne Zepos Teaching Award (DZTA), is heading to the Basque region of Spain from April 1 – 16 of next year. She will be learning about traditional Basque cheesemaking techniques and how to create … Continue reading
Retailer Profile: Cheese Louise
Cheese Louise, in Richland, WA, offers around 60 cheeses on a regular basis. Co-owners Bill and Tamara Krieger bring in additional cheeses for special events or occasions, such as Beecher’s Yule Käse, Rogue River Creamery’s limited-edition blues, and Okanogan Maple … Continue reading
A Quick Visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory
By Chris Carson, golf course superintendent and cheese layman On a recent road trip from San Diego to Seattle with my 27 year old daughter, Lydia, we visited many spectacular natural and man-made places, but the one destination that was … Continue reading
ACS CCP® 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
Body of Knowledge
The American Cheese Society Body of Knowledge is a comprehensive framework that aims to encompass the interdisciplinary domains of information that comprise the knowledge base of the cheese industry. Eleven Domains of Information are woven together to create the areas … Continue reading
Cheese Definitions and Categories
Milk is defined in the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance as: The normal lacteal secretion, practically free of colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy hooved mammals. The Codex Alimentarius provides global standards for the definition of cheese: Cheese … Continue reading
Annual Conference Volunteers
The ACS Annual Conference takes place with the support of hundreds of volunteers who generously contribute their talents and their time – from a few-hours shift up to a full week or more – to help make our events successful. … Continue reading
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Find ways to get involved with ACS and the cheese industry here! Check out our educational programming, post your own events to the Industry Events Calendar, search for employment opportunities, explore our directories and Classifieds listings, and learn about volunteer … Continue reading