American Cheese Month in America’s Dairyland

May is American Cheese Month and nowhere else in the country will you find the same concentration of innovation and expertise at work than in Wisconsin.

When we celebrate American cheese, we celebrate award-winning, irresistibly delicious Wisconsin Cheese. Whether it’s an aged cheddar, funky blue, or a Wisconsin Original, they can all be found in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s signature industry is dairy. It’s such an important part of their culture, that their license plates bear the slogan “America’s Dairyland.” Wisconsin’s dairy farm families produce more than 29 billion pounds of milk each year, making Wisconsin one of the nation’s leading dairy producers. Wisconsin’s residents can feel proud that their state is a leader in dairy, they can also feel good about the fact that it contributes more than $43.4 billion to the state’s economy each year. The Wisconsin dairy industry creates jobs and supports local businesses. It contributes to the local tax base that funds their public services, like schools, fire departments and parks. The industry’s strong tradition of environmental stewardship helps conserve Wisconsin resources and preserve its beautiful countryside.

There’s a reason when you think of Wisconsin, you think of cheese. Even though Wisconsin is just one state of 50, they craft nearly half of the nation’s specialty cheese!

It’s no wonder this state is known for its cheese, Wisconsin offers the world’s only Master Cheesemaker program. You’ve heard of a Ph.D., but have you heard of a PhCheese? Otherwise known as the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program, this rigorous study of cheese is an elite accomplishment earned by only 80 talented cheesemakers in Wisconsin. In fact, it’s one of only two such certifications in the whole world!

From curds to cheddar, blue to brick, Wisconsin cheesemakers can do it all. They like to blend tradition with innovation in order to create a wide variety of cheeses that you just can’tget anywhere else.

What better way to celebrate American Cheese month than with products from the state of cheese! Sponsored by the American Cheese Society, May is meant to be a celebration of North America’s delicious cheeses, and the farmers, cheesemakers, retailers and cheesemongers who bring them to consumers. It is your chance to spread the word and experience the wonders of Wisconsin. Help support and promote amazing products, local communities and passionate producers.

Pine River

Cold Pack Cheese Spread is made without the use of heat by blending cuts of aged, Grade A Wisconsin Natural Cheddar, with cream and other Real® dairy ingredients until a smooth texture is achieved.

Cold Pack Cheeese Spread | 12x8oz | $30.99/CS

US-4600 Horseradish

US-4601 Port Wine

US-4602 Garlic & Herb

US-4604 Sharp Yellow Cheddar

Sartori

Sartori Parmesan is sweet, mellow, nutty, and perfectly mature. Because Parmesan accompanies so many foods so graciously, Sartori offers it in every form you could ask for. This way, “Will you please pass the Parmesan?” can always be answered in the affirmative.

Cheese bags | 16x8oz | $43.99/CS

US-1436 Shredded

US-1434 Shaved

US-1432 Grated

Deer Creek

Deer Creek Cheese strives to bring the very best and most consistent cheeses to the marketplace by hand selecting outstanding specialty vats, as well as working with some of the very best cheesemakers in Wisconsin to develop and handcraft superb unique originals and renovate classic heritage cheeses, in order to share with cheese lovers everywhere the simple pleasure of enjoying an exceptional piece of cheese.

US-1352 Vat 17 World Cheddar | 2x5lb | $10.99/LB

US-1353 Vat 17 World Cheddar Pre-Cuts | 12x6oz | $65.99/LB

US-1354 The Blue Jay Wheel | 1x6lb | $10.19/LB

US-1355 The Blue Jay Wedges | 12x5.3oz | $49.99/CS

US-1357 The Rattlesnake | 1x12lb | $8.99/LB

US-1381 The Doe | 1x12lb | $8.99/LB

US-1385 The Wild Boar | 1x12lb | $9.49/LB | Pre-order