This study aims to analyze the determinants of cheese production, focusing on Huaytará, Huancavelica. The research, carried out with 31 milk producers during rainy and dry seasons, revealed that 80.6% of the producers are married, suggesting the influence of family stability. In addition, 67.7% are women, indicating their significant participation in the cheese activity. With 41.9% having secondary education, the need to improve technical capacity is highlighted. Although the majority own their own home (96.8%), the low minimum income (S/. 950) raises economic concerns. The average age of 46.42 years indicates considerable experience in the industry. Milk production focuses on cows and goats (45.2%), but only 12.9% are engaged in cheese production. Pasture-based feeding affects milk composition, and 61.3% of producers milk fewer than 10 cows, reflecting low productivity. Cheese producti...