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Member Profile: Arethusa Farm

By Matthew Spiegler Dairy farming and haute-couture may not intersect very often, but at Arethusa Farm, in Litchfield, CT, two executives from Manolo Blahnik — makers of shoes coveted by the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker — have transformed what … Continue reading

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

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

Membership FAQs

What’s the distinction between being an INDIVIDUAL and an ORGANIZATIONAL member of ACS? Individual Membership is designed for industry professionals who seek educational opportunities, networking, online resources, and professional development opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. An Individual Membership … 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

Those Bloomin’ Bloomies

Ask Dr. Cheese: Those Bloomin’ Bloomies   Bloomy-rind cheeses are finicky creatures, says Gianaclis Caldwell, Pholia Farm co-owner and cheesemaker and author of the forthcoming book, Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking (Chelsea Green, Fall 2012). In this interview with San Francisco Chronicle … Continue reading

Member-2-Member Marketing

Member-2-Member Marketing messages are the quickest way to let the cheese community know about your product, service, or upcoming event. ACS will distribute your message through our bi-monthly Cheese Bytes newsletter to the entire active ACS membership. The cost for … 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

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

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

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

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