ACS promotes American cheeses,[1] provides the industry with educational resources and networking opportunities and encourages high standards of Cheesemaking with safety and sustainability.
ACS issues awards for cheeses and cultured dairy products in its annual Judging & Competition.
Since 1983, cheesemakers, retailers, distributors, importers/exporters, dairy farmers, academics, enthusiasts, specialty food producers, and others have attended the association's Annual Conference.
[6] ACS has an alliance nonprofit organization called "the American Cheese Education Foundation (ACEF)".
People from across the country are encouraged to join by promoting cheese-related events, including gatherings of cheesemakers, retailers, cheesemongers, and chefs.