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/PRNewswire/ -- National Cheese Curd Day is upon us, and soon cheese lovers near and far will come together to collectively celebrate the irresistible...

Education influences retail cheese channel I believe that education is the nucleus of the specialty cheese market. It is a world that is still surrounded by an air of mystery, and in fact, somewhat intimidating to many people, even though cheese consumption in the U.S. stands at an all-time high with per capita cheese consumption over 38 pounds annually. Education is a “grate” way for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) to create advocates for Wisconsin cheese through the retail channels as, per IRI, 25% of grocery store cheese sales are handled by trained deli or specialty department staff....

Master cheesemakers add value to milk From making Swiss cheese in copper kettles as a teenager to owning a specialty cheese factory, my lifelong career in Wisconsin's dairy industry has taught unforgettable lessons. To be a successful cheesemaker, start with high-quality milk, never stop learning, and take advantage of opportunities like the Master Cheesemaker Program! Exclusively Wisconsin The Master Cheesemaker Program is a series of rigorous education courses for experienced cheesemakers created 26 years ago by the Center for Dairy Research, University of Wisconsin-Extension, and Dairy Fa...