Our Mission Statement:
The Guild’s mission is to support and encourage the Maine cheesemaking community. We will do this through development of a collective voice to promote Maine cheese and cheesemakers, educate cheese makers and consumers, coordinate resources and share the joy and art of regional cheeses.
EVENTS
Along with our membership meetings, Workshops, Popp uevents and more we sponsor two annual events and participate in the Maine Agriculture Trades Show.
2025 Major Event Dates
Maine Agricultural Trades Show, Augusta Civic Center, January 14, 2025
Maine Cheese Festival – September 14, 2025 in Pittsfield, Maine
Open Creamery Day – October 12, 2025 Statewide
FIND COMPLETE MEETING AND 2025 EVENT LIST HERE
Contact Information
General Guild Inquiries:
Phone: (207) 419-9175
Email: [email protected]
Guild Mailing Address:
The Maine Cheese Guild
c/o Jean Koons, President
795 Pond Rd.
Sidney, ME. 04330
(Please send invoice or account statements directly to the Treasurer.)
Officers and Board of Directors
| Officers | ||||
| 2 Year Term | Elected | Expires | ||
| President | Jean Koons | Cheesemaker | 2022 | 2024 |
| Vice President | Mark Whitney | Cheesemaker | 2022 | 2024 |
| Secretary | Heather Donahue | Cheesemaker | 2022 | 2024 |
| Treasurer | Eric Rector | Cheesemaker | 2022 | 2024 |
| Board of Directors | ||||
| 4 Year Term | Elected | Expires | ||
| Board Member | Beth Calder | Food Science Specialist | 2019 | 2027 |
| Board Member | Caroline Gander | Cheesemaker | 2024 | 2028 |
| Board Member | Carrie Whitcomb | Cheesemaker | ||
| Board Member | Amy Rowbottom | Cheesemaker | 2020 | 1028 |
| Board Member | Olivia Barber | Cheesemaker | 2021 | 2025 |
| Board Member | Holly Aker | Restaurant/Retail | 2019 | 2027 |
| Vice Presiodent | Mark Whitney | Cheesemaker | ||
| Treasurer | Eric Rector | Cheesemaker | ||