Associate Membership Opportunities
The Vermont Cheese Council is a 30-year old 501(c)(6) organization founded by Vermont cheesemakers and producers to foster the Vermont cheese community, pursue collective learning efforts, and collaborate through combined marketing power to represent the Vermont Cheese Brand. At any given time, our active membership is approximately 40 cheesemakers strong. Our Associate Partnerships are open to businesses that support the Vermont cheese community. If your business provides goods or services to the cheese or dairy industry and you would like the opportunity to show your support for our members, consider Gold, Silver or Bronze membership tiers.
Gold Members
*Note Festival tabling/vending options are part of event sponsorship. Tabling space at our Festival is limited; Associate Members are given priority access for our event sponsorships beyond their Associate Membership that may include Festival tabling/vending depending on the sponsor level they choose.
$2,500
Annual Dues Information
- Associate Membership dues are invoiced in January, new members can pay a pro-rated rate depending on month joined, or choose to pay full amount for the year. Membership begins the date we process payment.
- Associate Membership is a non-voting membership category.
- All applications are reviewed by VCC staff for approval.
Please note: member contact lists are not made available to members or non-members per VCC privacy policies.
Silver Members
*Note Festival tabling/vending options are part of event sponsorship. Tabling space at our Festival is limited; Associate Members are given priority access for our event sponsorships beyond their Associate Membership that may include Festival tabling/vending depending on the sponsor level they choose.
$1,000
Annual Dues Information
- Associate Membership dues are invoiced in January, new members can pay a pro-rated rate depending on month joined, or choose to pay full amount for the year. Membership begins the date we process payment.
- Associate Membership is a non-voting membership category.
- All applications are reviewed by VCC staff for approval.
Please note: member contact lists are not made available to members or non-members per VCC privacy policies.
Bronze Members
*Note Festival tabling/vending options are part of event sponsorship. Tabling space at our Festival is limited; Associate Members are given priority access for our event sponsorships beyond their Associate Membership that may include Festival tabling/vending depending on the sponsor level they choose.
$500
Annual Dues Information
- Associate Membership dues are invoiced in January, new members can pay a pro-rated rate depending on month joined, or choose to pay full amount for the year. Membership begins the date we process payment.
- Associate Membership is a non-voting membership category.
- All applications are reviewed by VCC staff for approval.
Please note: member contact lists are not made available to members or non-members per VCC privacy policies.
Interested in Associate Membership?
Contact Chelsea Johnson, Development Manager, at chelsea@vtcheese.com