Cheesemaker's Short Course

Sponsoring Organization: University of River Falls

This five-day hands-on course offers instruction on basic dairy chemistry and composition, milk microbiology, starter cultures and the manufacture of a variety of cheeses. This course is suitable for the beginning cheesemaker or anyone interested in gaining more knowledge in cheesemaking technology. Completion of this course will give the student six month's credit toward their apprenticeship requirement for the Wisconsin's cheesemakers license. Topics will include basic cheesemaking process, milk composition, microbiology, dairy cultures, regulations, sanitation, and more.

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