Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting Wisconsin's world-class dairy and cheese. 

Wisconsin Cheese

In Wisconsin, cheese is our tradition, our heritage, and our craft. Our ancestors were dairy farmers and cheesemakers who passed their knowledge, skill, and passion on to their descendants. in 2022, the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin established Cheese State University to provide accessible and relevant education to those working in the cheese industry.

Cultivating Terroir
Generations of Wisconsin family farmers have practiced the best in animal care to turn Wisconsin’s unique terroir into high-quality milk that becomes award-winning Wisconsin Cheese.

Cheesemaking Heritage
With that milk and the traditions our ancestors brought with them from Europe, each generation of Wisconsin cheesemakers uses that knowledge and experience to craft the best cheese possible.

Hundreds of Varieties
Wisconsin is home to over 600 varieties, types, and styles of cheese, including seasonal cheeses, unique flavor combinations, European-inspired classics, and Wisconsin Originals.

Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers®
And while we may win more awards than any other state or country, we don’t take it for granted. That’s why in 1994 we established the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker® program - the only one of its kind outside of Switzerland where makers can become official masters of their craft.

Proudly Wisconsin Cheese Badge
Our love for our tradition and craft is also why we put the Proudly Wisconsin Cheese badge on our products. We want you to know where this great cheese comes from and join us with every bite in our continued passion for it.

Cheese State University

Established in 2022, Cheese State University (CSU) is an initiative of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin; its goal to provide credible, accessible cheese education to help improve the confidence and job satisfaction of those working in the cheese industry.

Promoting Knowledge as the Basis for Progress

Our core values of mastery, curiosity, and connection come through in everything we do at CSU.

Where Mongers Achieve Mastery

CSU provides the opportunity to deepen your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and network with fellow cheese pros.

Two Digital Classrooms offering the industry’s first microcredentials

First of its kind premier professional cheese training and education programs: Cheese Fundamentals: From Case to Customer & Cheese State University Field Guide

Resources for All

Access to the Anne Pickett Library: home of the Wisconsin Cheese Atlas, take a deep dive on articles of interest with the Pat Polowsky Student Union and meet up with other professionals on the Quad, our social networking and continuing education platform

Molly Browne, ACS CCP, CCSE

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