All current WASCA members are invited to join us for this Cheesemaker Chat. We are delighted to have Yvonne Yeoh from Neal's Yard Dairy joining us to talk about affinage and aging facilities. More details will be released soon. Members will receive the registration link through a listserv message. Please ensure that you are a […]
All current WASCA members are invited to join us for this Cheesemaker Chat. A lifelong Oregonian who grew up enjoying many of the Pacific Northwest’s wonderful dairy products, Sara Murayama found her love of dairy while taking Dr. Lisbeth Goddik’s dairy processing course during her undergrad studies. She earned her BS and MS in Food Science and […]
Learn everything you need to know about third-party audits from a long-time auditor, a retailer requiring audits, and distributors and cheesemakers who have gone through them. Though intended for cheesemakers, anyone who engages in third-party audits is welcome to attend. This day-long training will be held virtually over zoom and is made up of two […]
April 2-3, 2024 for Two Day Pasteurization HTST System Training April 2-4, 2024 for Three Day Pasteurization HHST System Training Pullman, WA Please visit the WSU Creamery website to register and for more information. Register by March 18th for the Two-Day Training fee of $470.00, after March 18th the fee is $500.00 Register by March […]
We are pleased to partner with Marc Bates of Bates Consulting LLC to offer a free workshop on the FSMA Traceability requirements that go into effect in 2026. Marc will host a virtual training on Thursday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. that will summarize the requirements of the rule and explore technology-based […]
This members-only virtual event is a new partnership between WASCA and the Oregon Cheese Guild. In the spirit of regional camaraderie, we will meet online twice annually for a roundtable discussion of topics currently affecting cheesemakers. Together the group can troubleshoot and share expertise and ideas. Additionally, we'll be soliciting topics and questions a few […]
