Four new and one returning cheesemaker graduated from the program.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research named the 2023 class of Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers. Four new and one returning cheesemaker graduated from the program. The class of 2023 collectively earned certifications in cheddar, blue cheese, mozzarella and curds.
Wisconsin is the only place outside of Switzerland where cheesemakers become official masters in their craft. It requires true dedication, including 13 or more years of cheesemaking as well as pursuing coursework and rigorous exams.