Wisconsin Cheese

[Thundercat32]

I work in the Food Service industry now, and I'm learning about different cheeses from all over the world. Of course, one of the most often mentioned places is Wisconsin. I figured I'd post here & see if any fellow Brewers' fans work in a creamery or Dairy farm and would be willing to share some information with me. In particular, does anyone here have a Master's Mark certification?

 

Thanks

[Point Beer Is Best]

I grew up on a dairy farm, and work in accounting for a private label dairy foods company headquartered in Wisconsin. I have no idea what a Master's Mark certification is, however.

[burniebrewer]

I deal with a lot of cheese companies at work, here is an idea what "Master's Mark" is:

 

"Administered by the Center for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the program is open to veteran Wisconsin cheesemakers with a minimum of 10 years experience in Quality Assured plants. Candidates can seek certification for up to two cheese varieties each time they enter the three-year program. They must have been making those specific varieties for at least five years. Only certified Master Cheesemakers are eligible to use the Master's Mark® on their product.

 

The Master's Mark:

 

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