The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) invite cheesemakers from across the country to participate in the Second Annual People’s Choice Jersey Cheese Contest, to be held during the 2026 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Springfield, Missouri, June 17-20, 2026.
The contest will once again showcase the exceptional quality, flavor and versatility of cheeses made with Jersey milk while highlighting the innovation and craftsmanship of Jersey dairy producers and artisan cheesemakers nationwide.
The inaugural contest, held during the 2025 Annual Meetings, featured outstanding entries from across the country. Cinnamon Ridge Dairy of Iowa earned top honors as the first-ever People’s Choice Jersey Cheese Contest champion, while Marcoot Jersey Creamery of Illinois was named runner-up…