The NextGen program develops leadership and advocacy skills.

The board increased its representation by seven.

World Championship Cheese Contest judges include cheese graders, cheese buyers, dairy science professors and researchers from 19 countries.

The organization chooses leaders based on demonstrated business expertise and dedication to dairy.

Those chosen for the cohort are considered emerging leaders by veterans within the US dairy industry.

Funds can be used to improve a dairy processor’s international presence.

Nestle's Patricia D. Stroup and Leprino Foods' Mike Durkin joined the organization’s executive council.

Award winners will be recognized during WCMA’s CheeseCon, in April 2023.

Cheese and dairy producers from the state known as America’s Dairyland won 84 awards in total.

The WEDC will provide the national cheese supplier with as much as $1.5 million in performance-based state tax credits.