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Why Partner with Cheese Trail?
Every year, we help hundreds of thousands of cheese lovers discover producers, experiences, and great cheese. Now expanding 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. We’re inviting like-minded partners to help shape the next chapter.
2 Million+
Interest in specialty cheeses has exploded, with Cheese Trail’s print and digital resources leading the whey!
80,000
For our 2025 Cheese Trail Print Map, we doubled our print run to 80k maps and still ran out in just six months.
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
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.
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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.
Brand Alignment Partnerships
In 2025, our California Cheese Trail print map was distributed through 150+ high-impact locations—including cheese shops, farmers markets, wineries, hotels, and visitor centers. For 2026, we’ll print another 80,000 maps, but could easily double distribution - ask for details about supporting an expanded printing.
Important Deadline: 2026 California Print Map partnerships must be secured by October 31, 2025.
Friend 🤝
Digital Only
$500
Billed annually.
Buy NowName listing on homepage
Logo placement
Premium business profile
E-newsletter logo
Press mentions
Supporter 🌟
Digital Only
$1,500
Billed annually.
Buy NowStandard logo in e-newsletter
Homepage logo placement
Premium business profile
Press mentions
Print advertising
Champion 🏆
Digital Only
$3,000
Billed annually.
Buy NowStandard logo on homepage
Standard logo in newsletter
Premium business profile
Press mentions
Print advertising
Friend Combo 🤝
Print + Digital Package
$5,000
Billed annually.
Buy NowStandard logo on homepage
Standard logo in newsletter
Premium business profile
Inside print advertisement
Premium logo size
Press mentions
Supporter Combo 🌟
Print + Digital Package
$7,000
Billed annually.
Buy NowPremium logo on homepage
Premium logo in newsletter
Premium business profile
Back cover print ad
Press mentions included
Premium back cover placement
Premium logo on homepage
Premium logo in newsletter
Premium business profile
Premium back cover ad
Press mentions included
Maximum visibility package
Business Legend 🗺️
Print Map Only
$500
Billed Annually.
Buy NowMap pin placement with contact details
Website listing
E-newsletter logo
Premium business profile
Homepage logo placement
Logo Sponsor 📍
Print Map Add-On
$1,000
Billed Annually.
Buy Now1/8 shared advertisement space
Website listing
E-newsletter logo
Premium business profile
Homepage logo placement
Standalone Inside Ad 📄
Print Map Only
$2,000
Billed Annually.
Buy Now
Business card-style print ad inside map (3.5" x 1.375")
Website listing
E-newsletter logo
Premium business profile
Homepage logo placement
Complete Brand Alignment Feature Comparison
Print Map Ad Spaces
Now Available!
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
