Membership

The New York State Cheese Council understands that dairy is at the heart of New York State’s agricultural landscape.  We strive to provide access to vital educational programming and support as well as to connect you with peers within the cheese community.  

Designed to provide access to cheese professionals employed in all facets of the cheese industry, this membership class has access to programming, events, newsletter, and resources.  Membership includes voting rights, the opportunity to serve on committees, as well as to serve on the board.  Your annual contribution of $50 is crucial to further our mission to support the New York State cheese community!

Designed for businesses with under 5 employees, this membership class has access to programming, events, newsletter, and resources.  Voting rights and the opportunity to serve on committees are reserved for the two primary contacts on file.  One member per organization is eligible to serve on the Board.  Your annual contribution of $100 is crucial to further our mission to support the New York State cheese community!

Designed for businesses with 5-19 employees, this membership class has access to programming, events, newsletter, and resources.  Voting rights and the opportunity to serve on committees are reserved for the two primary contacts on file.  One member per organization is eligible to serve on the Board. Your annual contribution of $200 is crucial to further our mission to support the New York State cheese community!

Designed for businesses with 20-100 employees, this membership class has access to programming, events, newsletter, and resources.  Voting rights and the opportunity to serve on committees are reserved for the two primary contacts on file.  One member per organization is eligible to serve on the Board. Your annual contribution of $500 is crucial to further our mission to support the New York State cheese community!

Designed for businesses with over 100 employees, this membership class has access to programming, events, newsletter, and resources.  Voting rights and the opportunity to serve on committees are reserved for the two primary contacts on file.  One member per organization is eligible to serve on the Board. Your annual contribution of $1000 is crucial to further our mission to support the New York State cheese community!

Designed for students with a passion for dairy, marketing, business, finance, & more.  Student membership provides a great way to network as well as explore careers within the cheese industry.  In addition, your annual $25 contribution helps enable the New York State Cheese Council to continue to support the cheese community.

*This membership class does not have voting rights and cannot serve on the Board.