Join our Pennsylvania Cheese Community

The Pennsylvania Cheese Guild welcomes licensed cheesemakers, food businesses and industry professionals, and cheese lovers alike! Here’s how you can be a part of our community of caseophiles and support the hardworking cheese artisans in the Keystone state. Note: annual dues are based on the calendar year starting January 1.


For Cheesemakers

Licensed cheesemakers in and around Pennsylvania can join the Guild with a Cheesemaker Membership.

The Cheesemaker Membership includes:
  • Listing on our Cheese Map of PA and searchable member database
  • Quarterly newsletter with industry updates and opportunities
  • Educational workshops to help you improve your craft and grow your business
  • Members-only marketing resources, research data, and media
  • Access to networking events and a supportive community of fellow cheese professionals
  • Voting rights in organizational meetings to help shape Guild activities and the ability to run for a seat on the Guild’s board of directors

Annual dues: $100

For Industry

Are you a cheesemonger, chef, restaurateur, buyer, retailer, distributor, food educator, or other industry stakeholder? If you work with cheese, our Industry Membership is for you.

The Industry Membership includes:
  • Access to networking events and a supportive community of fellow cheese professionals
  • Discounts for educational opportunities and workshops
  • Quarterly newsletter with industry updates and opportunities
  • Guild logo signage and merchandise for your business
  • One staff training per year taught by a Guild cheesemaker
  • Farm visits and hands-on learning opportunities with cheesemakers (currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
  • Listing on our Cheese Map of PA and searchable member database

Annual dues: $150

For Enthusiasts

Licensed cheesemakers in and around Pennsylvania can join the Guild with a Cheesemaker Membership.

The Enthusiasts Membership includes:
  • Access to Meet the Cheesemaker events
  • Discounts for Guild cheese tastings and educational workshops
  • Quarterly educational newsletter to help you live your best cheese life
  • The opportunity to meaningfully support your local cheese community

Annual dues: $25