Purposes, Objectives and Governing Instruments

The Guild’s mission is to support, encourage, and advocate for the New Jersey small-scale dairy and cheesemaking community.

We will do this through development of a collective voice to promote marketing of New Jersey cheese and dairy, educate members and consumers, coordinate resources and share the joy and art of regional cheeses and dairy products.More specifically, in pursuit of the Guild’s purpose to improve the business conditions for the New Jersey dairy and cheesemaking community (including its suppliers and patrons), the Guild will:

• Meet and discuss mutual problems concerning the dairy and cheesemaking community, exchange ideas, disseminate information and formulate plans with the intent of aiding the New Jersey dairy and cheesemaking community.

• Foster positive relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory bodies.

• Promote marketing New Jersey dairy, cheese and cheesemaking by educating, supporting and encouraging

new and established dairies, cheesemakers, and small-scale producers of cultured milk products.

• Promote cooperation and exchange of information among the small-scale dairies and cheesemakers.

• Endeavor to inform and educate the public, chefs, restaurateurs, and retailers as to the merits and availability of New Jersey dairy, cheese and cultured milk products