Wisconsin Cheese Originals is an organization dedicated to sharing information about new artisan cheeses and the cheesemakers who craft them. We host a variety of events — seminars, receptions, tours, even an annual cheese festival -- all celebrating Wisconsin’s cheese heritage and allowing members the chance to meet cheesemakers and network with other cheese enthusiasts.
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Membership is open to any individual with an interest in Wisconsin cheese. We also encourage farmstead, artisan and specialty cheesemakers, dairy producers, retailers, suppliers and chefs to join to stay connected to what’s happening in the ever changing marketplace. Become a Member of Wisconsin Cheese Originals and become connected to the Wisconsin circle of cheesemakers, cheese consumers and just plain cheese enthusiasts.
Wisconsin Cheese Originals is dedicated to helping grow the state's artisan cheesemaker community. That's why a significant portion of all membership fees go toward a yearly $2,500 Wisconsin Licensed Cheesemaker Scholarship, available to any Wisconsin resident intending to pursue a Wisconsin Cheesemaker License. The deadline to apply for the 2010 scholarship is March 15, 2010. Download the scholarship application form and learn more about the state requirements to obtain a cheesemaker's license here.