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Premium Business Profiles
Whether a cheesemaker, retailer or B2B provider, our business directory provides access to valuable marketing tools and a hungry audience. And our rapidly growing Cheese Directory offers a one-stop resource to discover new (and your new favorite) cheeses.
Premium
Join Cheese Trail Premium for an exclusive introductory price!
$199
(1st year? Contact us for 50% off promo code)
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Premium Business Profile with your company details, contact info, photos, offerings, and more.
Interactive Map Pin & Details Card
Promote Your Upcoming Events
Cheese Directory - Cheesemakers, add your cheeses to our unique database
Access to our B2B Directory
Optional Add-ons for Advertising, Mailing List, and Blog Features.
Why Partner with Cheese Trail?
Every year, we help hundreds of thousands of cheese lovers discover producers, experiences, and great cheese. Now nationwide, Cheese Trail is building a comprehensive directory of U.S. cheesemakers, cheese shops, and thousands of artisan cheeses. Our growing reach—across print, digital, and destination-based marketing—gives partners meaningful visibility while supporting the rural communities that keep this craft alive.
2 Million+
Interest in specialty cheeses has exploded, with Cheese Trail’s print and digital resources leading the whey!
80,000
Since 2025, we’ve printed 80,000 copies of the California Cheese Trail map each year—double from just a few years ago—and distribute them all across the state.
20,000+
And growing fast, with additional resources including our social media channels, mailing list, and press features.
15+ Years
The Cheese Trail has become one of the most trusted and valued resources for cheese lovers & professionals alike.
25% Average
Most cheesemakers experience a substantial increase in sales after joining the Cheese Trail, with some reporting as high as 75%
100%
Because we believe that finding great, locally made cheeses should be fun and easy.
Don’t just take our word for it
Hear from some of our amazing partners who are working with us to build a cheesier world
"Our farm tours and cheese classes have doubled in enrollment thanks to the Cheese Trail!"
Donna Pacheco
Owner, Achadinha Cheese
"The Cheese Trail isn't just a gouda idea, is a great investment in rural economies, agritourism, and community, and the PCC-DBII is proud to have supported such a sharp, well-aged project."
Dr. Carmen Licon
Director, Dairy Products Technology Center at Pacific Coast Coalition-Dairy Business Innovation Initiative
"Cheese Trail has made a huge difference in the future of the North Bay artisan cheese industry."
Rick LaFranchi
President, Nicasio Valley Cheese Company
Brand Alignment Partnerships
In 2026, our California Cheese Trail print map was distributed for free at 150+ high-impact locations—including cheese shops, farmers markets, wineries, hotels, and visitor centers. For 2027, we’ll print another 80,000 maps.
Important Deadline: Renew or commit by October 31 to hold your 2026 placement and take 10% off. After October 31, list price applies and space is assigned in the order commitments arrive.
Friend Combo 🤝
$5,000
Early bird $4,500
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Standalone inside print ad
Premium business profile
Press mentions included
One dedicated newletter feature
Back Cover Partner 🌟
All 2027 positions currently held
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Premium business profile
Press mentions included
Custom package built around your organization's goals
Premium placement and "presented by" credit
Dedicated newsletter features
Business Legend 🗺️
Print Map Only: For cheese shops, restaurants, lodging and other visitor destinations.
$295
Buy NowMap pin placement
Legend: Name, address, phone and website (or IG)
Category icons - cheese shop, food & drink, lodging
Additional locations +$75 each
Standalone Inside Ad 📄
Print Map Only: For cheesemakers and businesses without a brick + mortar location.
$2,000
Early bird $1,800
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Business card-style print ad inside map
Premium profile on CheeseTrail.org
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Adopt a Cheesemaker
Support local cheesemakers with marketing visibility while demonstrating your commitment to local food and sustainable agriculture. All sponsorships contribute to our Community Fund that supports cheesemakers who need visibility most. Sponsors are recognized on our dedicated Community Fund page.
Premium Business Profiles
Adopting a cheesemaker covers the annual cost of their premium business profiles, giving them access to all of our main features and directories. Sponsored cheesemakers will show up in search results, our interactive maps, and more!
Empower Underserved Cheesemakers
Your sponsorship directly supports the smallest, most under-resourced artisan cheesemakers—often family-run farms or first-generation producers—who rely on visibility to survive and grow. These are the makers who need it most, and your support ensures they’re not left behind.
National Visibility + Recognition
Sponsors are acknowledged on our website and marketing materials as champions of sustainable food systems and rural economies. You’ll be featured on our dedicated Community Fund page and may be included in announcements celebrating the program’s impact.
Digital Adoption
Available for Cheesemakers in All 50 States
Adoption Levels
Individual Support (1) : $199
Community Builder (5) : $995
Regional Champion (15) : $2,985
National Leader: Customizable
