Hi @elliot
Thanks for the clarification.
I think this extends outside the scope of this support forum.
This forum is for help with any issue s/ bugs with the ACF software.
It seems like ACF is running great for you, you just need general WP help in loading in a connection between post objects and categories.
ACF is giving you the correct data, you just need to use it correctly.
I’m sorry, but I am unable to help you further with this. Please consider consulting a freelance WP developer or posting on stack exchange
