Member Benefits

The focus of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is the dairy industry -- to represent, educate and inform its members on matters of interest and concern affecting the industry in Wisconsin.  Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is committed to relevant, practical service to its members and the growth of the ever-evolving dairy industry.

State Level Representation

WCMA is your respected advocate for state-level regulation, legislation and federal order and dairy policy issues.  WCMA partners with IDFA, producer groups, and is a leader on the Wisconsin Producer Security Council and Dairy Business Innovation Center to create policy instead of merely reacting to regulation.

Communication

WCMA educates and informs its members with its internal Dairy Facts newsletter and external media articles, columns, exclusive workshops, website, member business meeting and more.

Member Directory

A yearly publication which offers detailed data on all WCMA members and is available only to current members.

Wage Survey

Biennial survey results are available only to current members. The next Wage Survey will be conducted in the Fall of 2011.

Events

WCMA hosts the United States and World Championship Cheese Contests that break records yearly in number of entries.  The International Cheese Technology Exposition and the Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference, both held biennially, continue to set exhibit and attendance records.  All of these events help WCMA pursue its goal of providing the industry with the best education and networking opportunities.