Affinage: Explore the craft of cheesemaking, ripening, and grading cheese for sale from the point of view of the affineur. This combination of classroom instruction and discussion will include visits to local cheese aging spaces for a tour and discussion of affinage in practice. Complete details at www. dairyfoodsconsulting.

Advanced Cheesemaking is a 6 day intensive designed for cheesemakers who own or work for small-scale, licensed, commercial cheese businesses and want to expand product lines, experiment with new cultures and recipes, and improve quality.

Industry experts will present on: Dairy trends & leadership perspectives Meeting consumer demand for health & wellness Advances in sustainability throughout the product chain Artificial intelligence & productivity tools Process & technology innovation New product innovations

Affinage is an art apart. This course covers the infrastructure, tools and equipment, and techniques used by French affineurs to mature all styles of cheese. Students work in the caves at Mons Fromager-Affineur alongside the Mons staff. Classroom work and experiential learning are key components.