Wisconsin Ranks Among Elite at US Cheese Championship

February 27, 2023 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Wisconsin again wins more awards than any other state or country during the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Wisconsin cheesemakers secure almost half of the 20 finalist honors, including first and second runner-up. 

Dairy Contest Winners Compete for Grand Champion

August 17, 2022 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Crave Brothers Farmstead earns the coveted title of Grand Master Cheesemaker at the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction on August 11. Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland — the state known for making the world’s best dairy products. 

Wisconsin Wins Quarter of All Awards at American Cheese Society Competition

Wisconsin cheese, butter and yogurt makers win the most awards of any state, totaling more than one-fourth (26%) of all awards at the 2022 American Cheese Society Judging and Competition in Portland, Ore. That’s twice the awards won by the next closest competing state.

Wisconsin Cheese Brings Home Over 20 International Awards

Wisconsin, The State of Cheese shines on the global stage earning several prestigious distinctions at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDA).

Seven of the World’s Best Cheeses Hail from Wisconsin

Seven Wisconsin cheeses rank in the world’s top 20 at the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest displaying Wisconsin cheesemakers’ premier expertise.