Call for Entries Open for Judging and Competition
This is your chance to have your cheeses and cultured dairy products evaluated, celebrated, and recognized by industry experts and peers.
Certification Applications Open
Apply for the ACS Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®) Exam or ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (ACS CCSE®) Exam before March 31.
Annual Conference
We are headed to Louisville, Kentucky for the ACS 2026 Annual Conference, July 7-10!
Learning Center
The ACS Learning Center & ACEF Webinar Archive houses the American Cheese Society’s ongoing webinar series and other resources for you to watch and review on demand.
ACS members access for free. Some content is available to non-members for purchase.
The leader for American Cheese
Welcome to the American Cheese Society
The American Cheese Society (ACS) is the leader in promoting and supporting American cheeses, providing the cheese industry with educational resources and networking opportunities, while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability.
Our site offers resources, education, industry directories, and other valuable tools for cheese professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Learn, Show Your Skills, Grow
ACS Programs and Events
The American Cheese Society has numerous programs and events for the cheese community that provides educational resources, networking opportunities, and opportunities to showcase your achievements in cheesemaking, cheesemongering, and more.
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-made cheeses.
Competition
The American Cheese Society Judging & Competition is a technical and aesthetic evaluation of American-made cheeses. By hosting Judging & Competition, ACS shines the spotlight on American cheesemakers by showcasing their talents and work as leaders within the industry.
Certification
The American Cheese Society offers two industry certifications: ACS Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®) and ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (ACS CCSE®) that formally recognizes professional achievement at a national level.
Resources
What's happening
Cheese Industry Events
Upcoming deadlines and cheese industry events
Deadline for Call for Entries for 2026 ACS Judging & Competition
Cheese The Day!
Saturday, March 21
📍 Rosendale, NY
Join fellow cheese lovers for a fun-filled day celebrating CHEESE in historic Rosendale, New York. There will be education, connection, entertainment, and plenty of tasting!
Deadline to reserve your space in the ACS Partner Pavilion at the Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show
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Thu, Mar. 19, 2026 All Day
Deadline for Call for Entries for 2026 ACS Judging & Competition
Submit your cheeses and cultured dairy products to the 2026 ACS Judging & Competition! Learn more at cheesesociety. org/competition -
Sat, Mar. 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cheese The Day!
🧀 You’re Invited to “CHEESE THE DAY! ”
Saturday, March 21
📍 Rosendale, NY
Join fellow cheese lovers for a fun-filled day celebrating CHEESE in historic Rosendale, New York. There will be education, connection, entertainment, and plenty of tasting! -
Fri, Mar. 27, 2026 All Day
Deadline to reserve your space in the ACS Partner Pavilion at the Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show
ACS members, here’s your chance to feature your products at the Specialty Food Association Partner Pavilion at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026! This is a member-exclusive benefit, designed to make exhibiting more accessible and put your products in front of the right audience.
