Serving the New York Cheese Industry since 1864

The New York State Cheese Manufacturers Association hosts a series of exciting events each year. We look forward to seeing you and encourage you to get involved!

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Annual Spring Conference

The Annual Spring Conference is a great opportunity to keep pace with changes in the cheese industry with presentations by leading dairy industry experts, research reports from Cornell University, as well as regulatory updates. The Annual Spring Conference is held each year in March in Syracuse NY.

Join us for the 2025 Spring Conference in Syracuse at the DoubleTree Hotel!

March 3-4, 2025
Registration will open in early January.

The schedule of events and speakers will be posted in late December.


Dairy Blender with Northeast Dairy Foods & Northeast Dairy Suppliers

March 2025
Time TBD
Location TBD

This year’s Dairy Blender will have a little of something for everyone and is a great opportunity to learn about the manufacturing process and get introduced to the management teams of our presenting NDFA companies. Registration is open to Northeast Dairy Foods, Northeast Dairy Suppliers, and NYS Cheese Manufacturers members.


2024 Cheese Fundraiser

The 2024 Annual Cheese Auction has concluded for this year. Orders will be processed and the cheese will ship between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Proceeds from the NYS Cheese Manufacturers’ Annual Cheese Fundraiser support educational opportunities for cheese manufacturers, promotes NY State Cheese, and provides up to two scholarships for undergraduate students in Dairy Science or Food Science. This year we are also sponsoring a graduate scholarship in Dairy Science or Food Science for up to $5000.


Fall Conference

The NYS Cheese Manufacturers’ Fall Conference is held at different locations throughout New York State. With a more relaxed atmosphere, the Fall Conference is a perfect opportunity for networking and engagement. The Fall Conference is family-friendly and has plenty for everyone to enjoy.

Join us for the 2024 Fall Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY.

September 25-27, 2024

This year’s combined Northeast Dairy Convention (NDFSA, PAMD and NYSCMA) will be held at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs.

We have an agenda full of business sessions, networking opportunities, and casual activities. Speakers for our business sessions are still being finalized but you can look forward to our speakers presenting priority industry topics. More details to come!

We look forward to seeing you there!
Conference Registration here
Hotel Registration here

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