10 years
The amount of experience a cheesemaker must already have before being considered to enter the Master Cheesemaker Program.
3 Years
The apprenticeship commitment required to the program. Dedication to perfecting and learning the art of making cheese.
90 Masters
Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program has certified over 90 Masters out of the more than 1,200 total cheesemakers in the state.*
similar to a Ph.D in the cheesemaking world.
Wisconsin is the only state in the U.S. with this level of certification. Skilled cheesemakers must have 10+ years of experience before entering the 3 Year Masters program.
Only Master Cheesemakers receive their distinctive blue,
master's mark to place on their products.
Only Master Cheesemakers receive their distinctive blue,
master's mark to place on their products.