Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
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Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Pasta Filata Cheese Master Course
During this 3-day course, participants will learn the scientific and technological principles of making pasta filata cheeses through lectures, discussions, and hands-on cheesemaking. Participants will learn about the markets and varieties of pasta filata cheese, the ingredients and manufacturing processes, … Continue reading
Vermont Cheese Council’s Business Miniversity
Vermont Cheese Council is hosting a Business Miniversity this spring to provide valuable business skills training to cheesemakers, farmers, and food producers. We welcome food industry professionals from anywhere to join us! This 12-session program runs on Mondays and Wednesdays … Continue reading
California’s 17th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival
California’s premier cheese festival, the California Artisan Cheese Festival, is pleased to announce its 2023 Festival dates: March 24-26, 2023. The 17th annual Festival will host several events at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, as well as at a range of … Continue reading
Judging & Competition Volunteer Opportunities
The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition is looking for volunteers to help run this year’s competition! Please keep in mind for your planning purposes that the 2024 Judging & Competition will take place June 3-7, 2024, at the Huntington … Continue reading
Judging & Competition Enter
The 2022 Judging & Competition is no longer accepting entries. Submissions for the 2023 Judging & Competition will open in January 2023. If you have any questions about entering the ACS Judging & Competition, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us. … Continue reading
ACS Certified Cheese Professionals® Recertification Period Opens
ACS Certified Cheese Professionals® and ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluators® are required to renew their certification with ACS every three years by demonstrating continued professional development in the cheese industry. After the three-year period, candidates must submit evidence of continuing … Continue reading
CCP & CCSE – Recertification Deadline
ACS Certified Cheese Professionals® and ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluators® are required to renew their certification with ACS every three years by demonstrating continued professional development in the cheese industry. After the three-year period, candidates must submit evidence of continuing … Continue reading
ZingTrain Visioning Webinar presented by DZTA
Join the Daphne Zepos Teaching Award on Monday, March 15 at 7 pm EST for a FREE visioning webinar hosted and lead by ZingTrain and Ari Weinzweig of the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses and 2020 DZTA recipient Matt Benham. Together … Continue reading
Recertification Deadline for the 2014 and 2017 classes of CCPs.
ACS Certified Cheese Professionals® are required to renew their certification with ACS every three years by demonstrating continued professional development in the cheese industry. After the three-year period, candidates must submit evidence of continuing education and involvement in the cheese … Continue reading
Responding to a Pandemic: Lessons Learned About Adapting and Preparing Your Workforce for Change
Session Description: This panel will discuss creating a “new normal” that is sustainable and restores productivity amidst a crisis. Panelists will focus on discussing plans of action related to the vaccine and how this can effect both employees and businesses. … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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.
Domain 7: Assessment and Evaluation
Sensory Evaluation A. Grading systems/ schedules B. Preparation C. Evaluation environment Points of Evaluation A. Quality assurance and analysis B. Defining cheese profiles C. During ripening D. Upon receipt E. Before selling or serving F. Competitions and judging Communicating assessments … 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
Recertification
ACS Certified Cheese Professionals® and ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluators® are required to renew their certification with ACS every three years by demonstrating continued professional development in the cheese industry. After the three-year period, candidates must submit evidence of continuing … Continue reading
ACS Judging & Competition Cheese Entry Categories
Click Here to Download the Full List of 2024 Categories A. FRESH UNRIPENED CHEESES Cheese Curds, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Fromage Blanc, Fromage Frais, Impastata, Mascarpone, Quark, Ricotta. Excluded: Cheeses with any added flavor (Refer to Category KA), Queso … Continue reading
T.A.S.T.E Test® Preparation Guide
Candidates have 3 hours to complete the T.A.S.T.E. Test®. The test itself has two sections: Single attribute identification Cheese assessment and evaluation During the single attribute identification portion of the exam, each candidate will be provided with 10 different prepared … 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
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
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
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
Committee Service
We’re looking for volunteer leaders to serve on our committees/panels and help identify and provide resources and support services for our membership. Learn more about the work each committee does and to discover where your talents might be needed. To … Continue reading
Membership
At more than 2,300 members strong, ACS is the leading organization supporting the understanding, appreciation, preservation, and promotion of artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses produced in the Americas. ACS provides the cheese community with educational resources and networking opportunities, while … Continue reading