CENTRAL ONTARIO CHEESEMAKER ASSOCIATION

Darcy Carr, Amalgamated Dairies, P.E.I. — 2009 Grand Champion Cheddar - with Bob Williams (retired) - Parmalat Winchester

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The Central Ontario Cheesemakers Association was incorporated as a non-profit organization on August 29, 1928.

The Association was founded to provide an opportunity for Cheesemakers to share knowledge and techniques, in a foundling Canadian industry.

The Association established the British Empire Cheese Competition, which gave Cheesemakers the opportunity to compete with others around the British Empire and win bragging rights.

The Association is managed entirely by volunteers. Elections for Directors and Officers are held annually, and persons interested in joining the Board or volunteering to assist are always welcome.

We do not have a “formal” office, but meet regularly in Belleville, Ontario, Canada.

Wendy Gibbons is the secretary of the Association, and can provide further information as required.

Today, we offer over $6,000 in cash as well as trophies and ribbons, to the winners in 23 classes of cheddar, specialty and artisan cheese.

CHECK OUT THE “UPCOMING EVENTS” TAB FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE 2010 BRITISH EMPIRE COMPETITION AND THE CENTRAL ONTARIO CHEESEMAKERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION!

Petra Cooper & the Fifth Town Team - 2009 Grand Champion Specialty

Bill West—Stirling Creamery 2009 Grand Champion - Butter - with Brad Reid, Eldorado Dairy Company

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THE 2010 CONVENTION BOOKLET IS CURRENTLY BEING PREPARED. THIS DRAFT COPY BOOKLET IS PRESENTED FOR INTEREST ONLY, UNTIL THE NEW BOOKLET IS PRINTED.