Interesting Links

American Cheese Society (ACS) www.cheesesociety.org

ACS is the leader in promoting, connecting and supporting American cheesemakers, distributors, retailers, academic/technical affiliates, writers, restaurant/foodservice specialists, suppliers, and cheese enthusiasts. They sponsor an annual conference and competition, advocate the importance of farmstead, artisan and specialty cheese, and publish information about cheese-related events and education opportunities.

Culture: the word on cheese www.culturecheesemag.com

Dairy Connection, Inc www.dairyconnection.com

Dairy Connection, Inc is a supplier for hobbyist cheesemakers and specialty and small cheese manufacturers. They sell equipment, cultures, rennet, cheese molds & forms, and other supplies.

Eastleigh Farm www.eastleighfarm.com

Eastleigh Farm is a dairy farm that raises Jersey and Jersey-mix cows on pasture, supplemented by grain and silage in the winter months. The herd is ??? strong, and they currently milk about 100 cows. The farm store sells raw milk, ice cream and other local food products. Visitors can view the cheesemaking process from the store, where there are picture windows looking into Nobscot Artisan Cheese’s make room.

Fromagex www.fromagex.com

Fromagex is a distributor of cheesemaking equipment and supplies to artisanal and industrial cheese manufacturers. They are located in Quebec Province, Canada and have a US representative in Boston, MA.

Mass Farmers’ Markets www.massfarmersmarkets.org

The Federation of Mass Farmers Markets is a non-profit organization that helps connect consumers to local and regional farmers and improve access to locally grown, nutritional food. The website includes links to their newsletter, recipes, applications for vendors, and a list of community markets.

New England Cheesemaking Supply Company www.cheesemaking.com

Ricki Carroll, also known as "the Cheese Queen," opened the company in 1978 as a source for home cheesemaking supplies and equipment. They also offer workshops, and Ricki has written a book entitled Home Cheese Making.

Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) www.nofa.org

NOFA is the umbrella organization for seven northeast states’ chapters; they provide conferences & workshops, farm tours, & educational materials on topics of interest to farmers, gardeners and consumers.

Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese (VIAC) nutrition.uvm.edu/viac

Located on the campus of the University of Vermont, VIAC provides education, research, technical support, and public service to the community about artisan cheesemaking. It offers several certificate programs for aspiring and experienced cheesemakers, and many of its graduates have won awards for their cheeses.