When thinking of fine cheeses, California might not be the first place that springs to mind. But the California Milk Advisory Board has launched a national education effort to change that.

When it comes to California's next culinary conquest, the state has its eyes set on two rivals that couldn't be more different - Wisconsin and France.

In the US, Wisconsin is the top cheese producer. And when it comes to global reputation for fine cheeses, it's hard to top the French. ...