date:Aug 16, 2013
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The early years were marked by slow growth as the fledgling, all-volunteer organization coalesced through the dedicated efforts of a small circle of leaders from cheesemaking, academia and retail.
The Competition began in 1985 at the Third Annual conference. 30 cheesemakers entered 89 cheeses in 7 categories. A mini Festival of Cheese was also held that year.
A very successful 5th Annual Conference was held at the Four Seasons Boston and generated much press coverage. The script log