Taste the Goodness Michigan Has to Offer

Welcome to the official site of the Michigan Cheese Makers Cooperative. Our cooperative was formed to provide an organization through which Michigan cheese makers can promote and support this craft culminating in a sustainable and viable enterprise. We take pride in producing all natural, hand made Artisan and Farmstead cheeses.

We’re excited about the future of Michigan Cheese Makers. Not only are we supporting the local agricultural economies in the state, we are adding value to farm crops and keeping a bigger share of profits in local communities. Local cheese is truly a delicacy – artisan cheeses have more complex flavors, textural characteristics and varieties that you won’t find with most processed cheeses.

With nationally recognized award winning Artisan and Farmstead cheese makers, the cooperative is poised to follow in the footsteps of Michigan’s wine industry by stressing quality, sustainability and care of our natural resources. We invite you to learn more about our craft, where you can find Michigan cheese and meet our cheese makers. We are Great Lakes, Great Cheese.

Michigan Food and Wine Celebrated at Annual Gold Medal Reception

East Lansing, Mich. – On August 5th, Michigan’s finest wines and foods were celebrated as part of the annual Gold Medal Reception hosted by the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council. The event featured award-winning Michigan wines and featured a Michigan Artisan Cheese Gallery sponsored by Meijer, Inc. The Cheese Gallery showcased members of the new Michigan Cheese Makers Cooperative who served conversational samples to guests.

“Meijer is proud to help sponsor the Gold Medal Reception and the Michigan Artisan Cheese Gallery, said Mark Murray, president of the Grand Rapids-based retailer. “As the number one wine retailer in Michigan, as well as an avid supporter of the Michigan Cheese Makers Cooperative, it was a natural place for us to be to demonstrate our support for Michigan products.”

A complete list of medal-winning wines is available online at www.michiganwines.com. The Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition is sponsored by the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, which is administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture.