The Community Fund
Lifting Up Artisan Cheesemakers
Join a growing circle of sponsors helping small, rural, and emerging cheesemakers thrive by removing barriers to visibility.
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Ensuring small-scale family farmers can leverage our industry-leading features like the cheese directory, and get noticed by the media and press outlets that use our platform to help craft their next big story.
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We've been working hard to expand the Cheese Trail across the entire United States! Thanks to our newest sponsors, we've recently added producers in the Northeast and Midwest.
$2,985
Sponsorships contribute to onboarding cheesemakers' business profiles and products, promotions and announcements, and ongoing platform development and maintenance costs.
How the Community Fund Supports Cheesemakers
Choose or Let Us Match
You can either support specific cheesemakers or allow us to select eligible producers based on need, location, or program goals.
Seamless Onboarding
We handle everything—from outreach and welcome emails to walking cheesemakers through their premium profile setup. No extra steps required from you.
Anonymous Recognition
Every cheesemaker will know their membership was funded by the Community Fund—but they won’t know which sponsor provided the support. This protects neutrality while your brand is still publicly celebrated on our Community Fund page.
You can either support specific cheesemakers or allow us to select eligible producers based on need, location, or program goals.
Seamless Onboarding
We handle everything—from outreach and welcome emails to walking cheesemakers through their premium profile setup. No extra steps required from you.
Anonymous Recognition
Every cheesemaker will know their membership was funded by the Community Fund—but they won’t know which sponsor provided the support. This protects neutrality while your brand is still publicly celebrated on our Community Fund page.
The Problem We're Solving
Many small and rural cheesemakers struggle to afford even modest marketing expenses. Yet these are the folks keeping traditions alive and making award-winning cheeses. This program removes financial barriers and opens doors.
Packages start at $199
Become a Sponsor TodayPackages start at $199