On Saturday, October 17, 2020 celebrate tradition! Join Oldways Cheese Coalition in recognizing producers who make raw-milk cheeses. Visit cheese counters, taste, purchase, and share about delicious raw milk cheeses. Tag us and use the tag #rawcheeseday to get our attention. … Since 1999, Oldways and a … Continue reading
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How to Build a Culture of Food Safety from the Ground Up
Many models of leadership are available for you to observe, be a party to, or suffer from. Most people happen onto their leadership style by mashing up the leadership styles of other people they have experienced. This session will be … Continue reading
Guild Leaders Network Call
Each month ACS’s Guild Outreach Committee hosts a call for the leaders of Regional Cheese Guilds to network, connect and collaborate. We use the term guild loosely, as we recognize that not every region has an active guild, and that … Continue reading
2020 CCP™ Exam Technical Walkthrough
This is a required event for 2020 CCP™ Exam takers only. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT How the monitoring process works Tips for preparation Confirming the technical steps necessary to prepare Addressing your questions or concerns For more information, please … Continue reading
2020 Certified Cheese Professional™ Exam- ONLINE
The 2020 CCP™ Exam will be administered on September 16th. For more information, please contact Karen Lundquist.
Working with Brokers: Staying Productive during the Pandemic with Michael Reich, Hanson Faso and Dianne Keeler Bruce, DKB Sales & Marketing, Inc.
Specialty food brokers are an important conduit between makers and buyers. Learn how the pandemic has affected the day-to-day work of brokers and how they perceive that role will change in the future. Join Michael Reich, Hanson Faso and Dianne … Continue reading
Coping with COVID: Live Q & A
How has COVID affected cheesmakers, distributors, and retailers of varying sizes? How can you adapt to different challenges? Where do we see things going from here? Watch the previously recorded webinar, and come to this Q & A prepared with … Continue reading
Monitoring Milk Quality on the Farm, Part 2
Session Description The highest quality cheese comes from the highest quality milk. Cheesemakers agree that the best products are made from milk that is low in somatic cells and bacterial contamination. This webinar is part two of a series of … Continue reading
Transformative Budgeting: How the Zero-Dollar Approach can Radically Change your Business (and your Life!)
Session Description Zero-dollar budgeting is a dramatically different way of thinking about and planning out your cash flow. With this approach you’ll never wonder if you can afford something for your business again, and you might be able to afford … Continue reading
Packing and Shipping Tips for Success
Join Katie Grice, Process Evolution Manager for Murray’s Cheese, for a conversation about best practices in shipping, and how to set yourself up for success, and tips that will help you exceed your customer’s expectations. Key Takeaways It’s all in … Continue reading
Cheese Science with Pat
Cheese Science! with Pat Polowsky Date: August 13 Session Description: Join Pat as he takes us through six mini-lessons in cheese science including Why is Milk White, Coagulations! You’ve Won, Affineur Hardly Knew Her and more! Presenter: Pat Polowsky, founder … Continue reading
DZTA: Ancient Traditions and Modern Styles: Rethinking the Heritage of Mediterranean Cheese through Historical Approaches in Border Regions
As we strive to tell a history that is more accurate and inclusive, cheese is not excluded from our need to decolonize. Using an historical approach, Ann Campbell explores Mediterranean border regions to consider how cheesemaking technologies of the Near … Continue reading
LgBRIEtq: The Cheese Industry Guide to Inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ Community
Through the insights and personal stories of panel members, this presentation both celebrates the cheese industry’s past inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ community while also exploring new steps we may all take to further accommodate our consumers and employees. Audience members … Continue reading
Food Safety (HACCP) Online Workshop
Food Safety (HACCP) is a one-day online workshop designed to cover an introduction to HACCP in a plant setting. A variety of topics include the potential of dairy plant hazards, prerequisites, validation of HACCP plans, implementing HACCP, and regulations. This … Continue reading
Virtual Member Meeting
ACS Virtual Member Meeting on July 23, 2020 At our first ever virtual meeting members engaged with familiar and new faces and received insight into the state of ACS and our industry. Watch the playlist in the order each event … Continue reading
The Science of Artisan Cheese: Online Edition
Every two years, over one hundred cheese makers, scientists, and members of the cheese industry gather at North Cadbury Court in Somerset for presentation and discussion of current research on topics related to artisan cheese. Since the first conference in … Continue reading
Making it Work – An SFA Member Panel
Join a panel of Maker members who will share their experiences tackling COVID-19. They will discuss the importance of mission, how their businesses have been impacted, and how they are moving forward. Panelists: Ibraheem Basir, Founder & CEO, A … Continue reading
ACS Sponsorship
For us to continue providing relevant resources and opportunities for our ACS members, 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
Consumers, Covid-19, and The New Realities Of Retail with Brendan Witcher, Forrester
Consumers, Covid-19, and The New Realities Of Retail with Brendan Witcher, Forrester Thursday, June 25 at 1pm ET Are you ready? Now is the time for every business leader to ask and answer that question heading into a holiday … Continue reading
Connecting Buyers and Suppliers: The Small Business Perspective
Connecting Buyers and Suppliers: The Small Business Perspective with Evelyn Ignatow and Andrew Ignatow, Hyde Park Gourmet Join Evelyn and Andrew Ignatow of Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine as they provide their thoughts and insights as a small … Continue reading
Selling Direct-to-Consumer: Tips for Success in 2020
Selling Direct-to-Consumer: Tips for Success in 2020 with Tony Cox, 5th Food Group Many specialty food companies are seeing 200% to 400% gains in their direct to consumer business as a result of the pandemic. But how long will … Continue reading
Seeking Forgiveness – Submitting the “Forgiveness” Application for Your PPP Loan
Seeking Forgiveness – Submitting the “Forgiveness” Application for Your PPP Loan with Jeannette McLaughlin, Arent Fox LLP Join corporate law expert Jeannette McLaughlin, a partner on the legal team of the SFA’s law firm, Arent Fox LLP, who will … Continue reading
ACS Webinar: Monitoring Milk on the Farm
Monitoring Milk on the Farm Wednesday, June 24 – 2:00 p.m. MT Excellent milk quality means milk that is free from bacterial contamination and antibiotics. Presenter, Joe Klopfenstein, DVM DABVP, will discuss strategies to improve milk quality, cheese quality, and … 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
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours- Addressing Your Questions Regarding COVID-19
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EDT) Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to address questions on COVID-19. Speak directly to … Continue reading
Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours
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
Understanding Category Trends & Consumer Insights During Covid-19 with Katie Paul, KeHE Distributors
Understanding Category Trends & Consumer Insights During Covid-19 with Katie Paul, KeHE Distributors Join Katie Paul, Vice President, Category Management & Growth Solutions, as she discusses the current state of natural and specialty food distribution, and how shifts in consumer … Continue reading
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
ACS Fireside Chats
Thank you for joining us for ACS Fireside Chats Missed a Chat? Click below to watch a previous recording (all videos can be found on our IGTV). April 24, 2020 – Karen introduces the ACS Fireside Chat series May 1, … 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
Relationships in Retail with Patrick Crowl and Amelia Rappaport, Woodstock Farmers Market
Since they opened in 1992, Woodstock Farmers Market has focused on building relationships with their customers, employees, and suppliers. Join Patrick Crowl and Amelia Rappaport as they discuss how Woodstock is navigating online sales, curbside pickup, and in-store retailing, all … 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
Meet Shelia Flanagan Live Webinar & Virtual Cheese Tasting
Sheila Flanagan Nettle Meadow Farm Join Michael Landis & Sheila Flanagan for a talk around her farm, cheesemaking stories and a virtual cheese tasting on Wednesday, May 13th at 4:00 pm EDT. Not only do they make amazing cheeses, but … 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
Impact of COVID-19 on the American Cheese Industry
ACS SURVEY KEY FINDINGS: How Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Your Business and the American Cheese Industry? In May 2020, the American Cheese Society (ACS) surveyed 980 artisan cheese community members including cheesemakers, cheesemongers, retailers, buyers, and other industry … Continue reading
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Direct Assistance to Producers Webinar
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the two agencies will host a webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET, for farmers, ranchers and other producers interested in … Continue reading
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Selling on Amazon in the time of COVID and Beyond
E-commerce expert Betsy McGinn, founder of McGinn eComm, is encouraging brands to think of this as a time to not just react – but to thoughtfully respond and plan for online sales. In this webinar, she’ll cover what she is … Continue reading
Navigating Distribution in the Covid Environment with John Raiche, UNFI
Join John Raiche, UNFI’s Executive Vice President, Supplier Services, as he discusses how makers can work with distributor and retailer partners to forge stronger relationships, ensure ample inventory, and understand category shifts in the current environment. NOTE: This is part of … 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
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ACS Education Committee Wants Your Input
The ACS Education Committee wants YOUR input on the best ways for us to serve our community! Traditionally, the ACS Education Committee coordinates and presents the official ACS conference programming, but in the absence of conference this year, they are … 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
Special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours
Join us this week as the Cornell Food Safety Extension Team hosts Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. The first session will focus on the dairy foods industry and the second will be a general food industry session. Visit our … Continue reading
BRITISH CHEESE WEEKENDER
Step this way for bank holiday cheese nirvana! Taking place from 8-10 May (Fri-Sun), the inaugural British Cheese Weekender is a free, online cheese festival featuring live-streamed talks, tastings, farm tours, quizzes and cookery demos by some of the country’s … Continue reading
ACS Fireside Chat Live with Karen Lundquist
We know that it’s easy to feel disconnected from our cheese community these days so we’re coming to you! Every Friday at 3 p.m. MST, ACS Executive Director, Karen Lundquist will host guests, talk resources, answer questions, and share your … Continue reading
Virtual Cheese & Beverage Pairing Party
Celebrate the summer with a fun-ducational class all about cheese, various beverages, and sensory science hosted by Pat Polowsky! Don’t fret about getting certain cheeses, wines, etc. Just clean out the fridge! If you do want to purchase, please shop … Continue reading
Cheese O’Clock: Online Tasting with Janet Fletcher and Laura Werlin
Cheese O’Clock: Online Tasting with Janet Fletcher and Laura Werlin American Cheese Month is just around the corner. What better time to show our nation’s cheesemakers some love? Over four Thursdays in May, join food author and blogger Janet Fletcher … Continue reading
Manage Your Financial Health Through the Crisis with Anchin
Manage Your Financial Health Through the Crisis with Anchin Join Greg Wank, Leader of Anchin’s Food and Beverage Group, as he discusses different ways to think about and manage your cash flow in these uncertain times. He’ll also explore government … Continue reading
Stay Open, Stay Safe: Ensuring Safety in Challenging Times with Paul Medeiros, NSF International
Stay Open, Stay Safe: Ensuring Safety in Challenging Times with Paul Medeiros, NSF International COVID-19 is challenging the food industry to re-think how to serve business partners while keeping employees and customers safe. Although traditional food safety practices are still … Continue reading