Vermont Cheese Council
Non-profit OrganizationsVermont, United States2-10 Employees
The Vermont Cheese Council is a nonprofit membership association based in Waitsfield, Vermont, that serves more than 40 cheesemakers in the state. Its purpose is to support the health, growth, and success of its members through initiatives focused on organizational health, professional cheese education, business resources, and sustainability-related issues within the dairy industry. By promoting the Vermont Cheese Brand and providing education and business support, the council aims to strengthen Vermont’s position in the artisan cheese sector while supporting dairy farming and agricultural sustainability. The council operates within the broader dairy and food industries, offering services that address the needs of cheesemakers—from startups and transitional periods to established producers—through coaching and targeted resources. Its activities reflect a regional emphasis on Vermont’s artisan cheese and related industry issues, with recent programming such as regional scavenger-style events designed to engage local communities and foster a sense of regional collaboration.