Farmhouse Cheese Production

A three-day practical course for aspiring and current small-scale cheesemakers

Date: 20th – 22nd of October

Time: 09:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Venue: Teagasc Moorepark Food Research Centre, P61C996

Course fee: €985 per participant (€660 for those eligible for funding by Rural Food Skillnet)

Registration: Places are limited. Register your interest today.

About the course

This three-day course is designed for those interested in small-scale cheesemaking, including aspiring cheesemakers, those already working in the farmhouse cheese sector, and those exploring opportunities in the cheese industry.

The programme combines the science of cheesemaking with practical, hands-on experience, delivered at Teagasc Moorepark and Moorepark Technology Limited.

Who should attend

Those looking to become a small-scale cheesemaker
Those already in the farmhouse cheese industry
Those interested in working in the cheese industry
Those willing to engage in an intensive 3 day learning experience aimed for small businesses

Course content

Requirements needed to become a cheesemaker (facilities, regulations, hygiene, storage, packaging etc)
The science of milk and the principles of cheesemaking
(milk properties, milk quality, starter addition, renneting, curd cutting and handling, varieties)
Cheese varieties and science of cheese flavour
Small (kitchen) and commercial (pilot plant) scale cheesemaking

Benefits of attending

Participants gain knowledge from a variety of different staff predominantly based at Teagasc Moorepark as well as some guest speakers from other agencies
Practical hands-on cheese making sessions unique to the state of the cheesemaking pilot facilities at Moorepark technology Limited
Tastings and troubleshooting sessions
Hard copy of all material to take home
Small intimate group where interactive discussions welcomed throughout
Discounted rates available

Location & Dates

Teagasc Moorepark Food Research Centre, P61C996
20–22 October (9.00 am – 5.15 pm)

Lunch and refreshments included

Course Fee

€985 per participant

€660 fee will apply to most applicants (33% discount supported by Rural Food Skillnet)*

Enquiries

Deirdre Kennedy
deirdre.kennedy@teagasc.ie
025 42643

*not eligible: Public sector organisations, charity or not-for-profit organisations and businesses based outside of the Republic of Ireland