Local cheese and dairy producers can benefit from a nonprofit organization formed last fall in Arkville, several of those involved said Wednesday.
The Cheese and Dairy Society of New York State aims to unite artisanal and farmstead cheese and dairy producers statewide, according to a media release. This includes support, advocacy and promotion of local farmers as well as educational opportunities throughout the community.
"With about 20 members, “we are still in our infancy but we are having a lot of success,” said executive director Jessica Halbrecht. This included promotion of state cheese, beer and cider through co-sponsorship at the Greater Northeast Cheese Fest in Queens in December.
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