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Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)-based systems for the dairy and food industries hosted by Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Offered in English or Spanish. Website: https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/accredited-haccp. |
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| Ongoing: |
Cheese State University offered by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Free online course. Website: https://www.cheesestateuniversity.com/. |
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| March 2026 |
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| March 24-26, 2026: |
International Pizza Expo and Conference. Last Vegas. Website: https://pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.com/.
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| March 31-April 1, 2026: |
Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop hosted by Leprino Foods and Hilmar Cheese. Greeley, Colorado. Website: https://web.cvent.com/event/b669ec2d-70b2-4d07-8ec8-5e4af5a1904a/register.
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| April 2026 |
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| April 7-8, 2026: |
Cheesemaking Fundamentals course offered by the Center for Dairy Research. Madison, Wisconsin. For more information, visit https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/cheesemaking-fundamentals. |
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| April 7-8, 2026: |
Advanced Dairy Unit Operations offered by the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC). San Luis Obispo, California. For more information, visit https://www.cdic.net/event/advanced-dairy-unit-operations/. |
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| April 14-15, 2026: |
Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference hosted by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). Naples, Florida. Website: https://www.idfa.org/events/ice-cream-cultured-innovation-conference. |
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| April 14-16, 2026: |
CheeseExpo 2026 hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR). Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information, visit https://cheeseexpo.org/. |
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| April 15-17, 2026: |
Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) 2026 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference. Rogers, Arkansas. For more information, visit https://plma.com/events/2026-annual-meeting-leadership-conference. |
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| April 19, 2026: |
Associate Level One certification hosted by the Academy of Cheese in partnership with Fine Vintage. Toronto, Kelowna, New York, Calgary and Vancouver. Website: https://academyofcheese.org/course/fine-vintage-associate-level-one-certification/. |
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| April 22, 2026: |
Taste of the Draft 2026. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit https://tasteofthenfl.com/taste-of-the-draft-2026/. |
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| April 23, 2026: |
Dairy Lab Seminar hosted by Cornell CALS, live instructor-led online course. Website: https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/dairy-lab-seminar. |
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| April 26, 2026: |
DI360 Mini-Course hosted by the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI). For more information, visit https://adpi.glueup.com/event/2026-adpi-annual-conference-158760/home.html. |
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| April 26-28, 2026: |
2026 ADPI Annual Conference hosted by the American Dairy Products Institute and the American Butter Institute. Chicago. For more information, visit https://adpi.org/events. |
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| April 28, 2026: |
State of M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) hosted by Cornerstone Business Services. Green Bay, Wisconsin. For more information, email Megan Turkow at mturkow@cornerstone-business.com. |
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| April 28, 2026: |
Science of Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Products: Basic Level hosted by Cornell University. Website: https://cals.cornell.edu/education/degrees-programs/science-yogurt-and-cultured-dairy-products-basic-level. |
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| April 29, 2026: |
2026 Canadian Cheesemonger Competition. Montreal, Canada. Website: https://sialcanada.com/en/canadian-cheesemonger/. |
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| April 28-30, 2026: |
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Training Course, Version 2, short course offered by Center for Dairy Research (CDR). Madison, Wisconsin. Website: https://cdr.wisc.edu/pcqi-training-course. |
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| May 2026 |
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| May 5-7, 2026: |
Advanced Cheesemaking: American varieties. Madison, Wisconsin. Website: https://cdr.wisc.edu/american-style. |
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| May 6-7, 2026: |
Frozen Dairy Desserts: 100% Hands-On Innovation offered by the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) . San Luis Obispo, California. Website: https://www.cdic.net/event/frozen-dairy-desserts/. |
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| May 7, 2026: |
Dairy 301: Milk Membrane Filtration Techniques offered by the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC). Fresno, California. Website: https://www.cdic.net/event/dairy-301-milk-membrane-filtration-techniques/. |
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| May 12-14, 2026: |
Cultured Dairy Products offered by the Center for Dairy Research. Madison, Wisconsin. Website: https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/new-cultured-dairy-products. |
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| May 18-22, 2026: |
American Cheese Society 2026 Judging & Competition. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Website: https://www.cheesesociety.org/competition/judging-and-competition-2026.
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| May 27, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Dairy Food Safety Alliance Tour & Meeting at Kerry. Hybrid – online and Beloit, Wisconsin. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-dairy-food-safety-alliance-meeting-hybrid-may-2026.
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| May 27-29, 2026: |
2026 Global Pouch Forum. Clearwater, Florida. Website: https://www.packagingstrategies.com/global-pouch-forum.
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| June 2026 |
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| June 3, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Basic Safety Training for Dairy Processors. Madison, Wisconsin. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-basic-safety-training-for-dairy-processors-in-person-wcma. |
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| June 7-9, 2026: |
International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) 2026 show. Orlando, Florida. Website: https://www.iddba.org/iddba-show. |
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| June 8-12, 2026: |
Buttermakers Apprenticeship Workshop short course offered by Center for Dairy Research. Madison, Wisconsin. Website: https://cdr.wisc.edu/buttermakers-license-apprenticeship. |
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| June 11, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) webinar: Trends in Cheese Sales. 1-2 p.m. Central Time. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-webinar-trends-in-cheese-sales. |
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| June 15-16, 2026: |
Fermented Milks, Yogurts and Dairy Products offered by the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC). Davis, California. Website: https://www.cdic.net/event/fermented-milks-yogurts-and-dairy-products/. |
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| June 17-18, 2026: |
Cheesemaking 101 offered by the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC). San Luis Obispo, California. Website: https://www.cdic.net/event/cheesemaking-101/. |
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| June 21-24, 2026: |
The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) 2026 Annual Meeting. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Website: https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/2026-Annual-Meeting. |
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| June 24-25, 2026: |
International Cheese and Dairy Expo 2026. Staffordshire, England. Website: https://www.internationalcheesedairyexpo.com/. |
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| June 28-30, 2026: |
2026 Summer Fancy Food Show hosted by the Specialty Food Association. New York City. Website: https://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-shows/summer//. |
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| June 30, 2026: |
Hands-On with Fresh Ethnic Cheeses offered by the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC). Orange, California. Website: https://www.cdic.net/event/fresh-ethnic-cheeses/. |
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| June 30-July 1, 2026: |
Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop hosted by Sargento Foods, Foremost Farms and the Center for Dairy Research. Madison, Wisconsin. Website: https://web.cvent.com/event/8618e47c-ee7d-4198-bbb5-f1c754c9d8b9/register.
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| July 2026 |
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| July 7-10, 2026: |
American Cheese Society (ACS) 2026 Annual Conference. Louisville, Kentucky. Website: https://www.cheesesociety.org/conference. |
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| July 9, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) webinar: Supplier Roundtable. 1-2 p.m. Central Time. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-webinar-supplier-roundtable. |
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| July 12-15, 2026: |
IFT FIRST 2026 hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Chicago. Website: https://www.iftevent.org/. |
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| July 22, 2026: |
2026 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Golf Outing & Trap Shoot. Central Wisconsin. Website: https://www.iftevent.org/. |
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| July 26-29, 2026: |
International Association for Food Protection's 2026 annual meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana. Website: https://www.foodprotection.org/annualmeeting/. |
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| July 27-28, 2026: |
Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) 2026 Dairy Symposium and Annual Meeting. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Website: https://members.wdpa.net/events/2026-dairy-symposium-and-annual-meeting-. |
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| July 29-30, 2026: |
Best Practices in Research and Development (R&D) and Conception Ideation offered by the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC). San Luis Obispo, California. Website: https://www.cdic.net/event/rd-best-practices-concept-ideation/. |
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| August 2026 |
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| Aug. 13-14, 2026: |
Idaho Milk Processors Association Annual Conference. Website: https://www.impa.us/conference-information. |
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| August 26-27, 2026: |
Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop hosted by Darigold and Tillamook Cheese. Pasco, Washington. Website: https://web.cvent.com/event/95dc96b1-f750-46db-91bb-1a8f25287044/register.
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| September 2026 |
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| Sept. 8-9, 2026: |
High Protein Dairy Products offered by the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) . San Luis Obispo, California. Website: https://www.cdic.net/event/high-protein-dairy-products/. |
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| Sept. 10, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Front-Line Leadership Part A: Essential Leadership. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central Time. Virtual. . San Luis Obispo, California. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-front-line-leadership-part-a-essential-leadership-virtual. |
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| Sept. 17, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Front-Line Leadership Part A: Essential Leadership. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central Time. Madison, Wisconsin. . San Luis Obispo, California. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-front-line-leadership-part-a-essential-leadership-in-person-wcma. |
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| Sept. 15-17, 2026: |
Advanced Cheesemaking: Italian varieties. Madison, Wisconsin. Website: https://www.cdr.wisc.edu/new-italian-style. |
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| Sept. 20-23, 2026: |
12th International Whey Conference, "The Whey Ahead" hosted by American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI). Chicago. Website: https://adpi.glueup.com/event/12th-annual-international-whey-conference-150834/. |
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| September 22-23, 2026: |
Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop hosted by Land O'Lakes. Arden Hills, Minnesota. Website: https://web.cvent.com/event/67467bfc-9daa-45d8-bbd9-dd1a889136f3/register.
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| September 23-25, 2026: |
Northeast Dairy Conference. Poughkeepsie, New York. Website: https://ndfsa.org/events/.
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| October 2026 |
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| October 6-7, 2026: |
Advanced Cheesemaking offered by the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC). San Luis Obispo, California. Website: https://www.cdic.net/event/advanced-cheesemaking/. |
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| October 7, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Front Line Leadership Part B: Staff Performance. Virtual. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-front-line-leadership-part-b-staff-performance-virtual. |
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| October 13, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Health & Safety Group Meeting. Hybrid. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Central Time. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-health-and-safety-group-meeting-hybrid---october-2026. |
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| October 14, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Front Line Leadership Part B: Staff Performance. Madison, Wisconsin. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-front-line-leadership-part-b-staff-performance-in-person-wcma. |
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| October 18-21, 2026: |
Pack Expo International. Chicago. Website: https://www.packexpointernational.com/. |
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| November 2026 |
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| Nov. 4-5, 2026: |
Dairy Purchasing and Risk Management Seminar, hosted by American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI). Chicago. Website: https://adpi.org/dairyu/. |
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| Nov. 12, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Front-Line Leadership Part C: Cultivating a Team. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central Time. Virtual. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-front-line-leadership-part-c-cultivating-a-team-virtual. |
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| Nov. 15-20, 2026: |
International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit 2026. Auckland, New Zealand. Website: https://www.idfwds2026.com/. |
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| Nov. 19, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Front-Line Leadership Part C: Cultivating a Team. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central Time. Madison, Wisconsin. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-front-line-leadership-part-c-cultivating-a-team-in-person-wcma. |
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| December 2026 |
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| Dec. 1, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Train the Safety Trainer course. Virtual. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-train-the-safety-trainer-course-virtual. |
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| Dec. 7-9, 2026: |
Dairy Ingredients Seminar hosted by the American Dairy Products Institute. Website: https://adpi.org/events/. |
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| Dec. 10, 2026: |
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) webinar: Milk Pricing Forecast. 1-2 p.m. Central Time. Website: https://www.wischeesemakersassn.org/events/wcma-webinar-2027-milk-pricing-forecast. |
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| January 2027 |
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| Jan. 17-19, 2027: |
Winter Fancy Faire. San Francisco. Website: https://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-shows/winter-fancyfaire/. |
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