Master cheesemakers add value to milk From making Swiss cheese in copper kettles as a teenager to owning a specialty cheese factory, my lifelong career in Wisconsin's dairy industry has taught unforgettable lessons. To be a successful cheesemaker, start with high-quality milk, never stop learning, and take advantage of opportunities like the Master Cheesemaker Program! Exclusively Wisconsin The Master Cheesemaker Program is a series of rigorous education courses for experienced cheesemakers created 26 years ago by the Center for Dairy Research, University of Wisconsin-Extension, and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW). The program has helped me stay on top of my cheesemaking game.