Special Programs...

Food SafetyThis page covers food safety issues ranging from safety recalls and safe food handling practices to regulatory guidelines. Local InitiativesCIFT Local Initiatives include the Farm to School Program, Local Food Manufacturers Program, Agritourism and the Farm to Chef Program. NOCKThe Agricultural Incubator Foundation's Northwest Cooperative Kitchen (NOCK) is a nonprofit kitchen facility designed to assist entrepreneurial efforts and expand current food-related businesses by providing access to a commercially licensed kithchen. Northwest Ohio Green Products CenterThe Northwest Ohio Green Products Center is a collaborative effort among several partnering organizations to provide the resources, technical assistance and business expertise to regional entrepreneurs or established manufacturers who currently produce, or plan to produce, green or biobased products. USDA-ARS Technology Transfer ProgramUSDA-ARS technology transfer provides a means for moving promising technologies discovered through federal and university research into the public arena where they are developed into marketable products. USDA-ARS accomplishes this by forming partnerships with universities and private sector businesses.

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In the CIFT Spotlight...

CIFT 2007 Report to IndustryA report of CIFT's 2007 programs, projects and activities Hoop HousesA CIFT hoop house feasibility study that will determine what plants are appropriate to plant and when these plants will generate the greatest economic return. Vertical Hydroponic Growing SystemsA high density vertical growing system designed for non-traditional production locations. The system enables plants to grow in significantly smaller spaces and in varying ground covers from concrete to parking lots. Ohio MarketMakerAn interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Ohio, providing an important link between producers and consumers. The Fresh Sheet is back!!!The Farm to Chef Fresh Sheet is back for the 2008 growing season! Check out the locally grown produce available now. Check the Fresh Sheet weekly for updates.

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Other Resources...

Current FDA RecallsThe Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has jurisdiction over recalls involving food and pet & farm animal feed. This page is a list of the latest FDA food recall notices. Current USDA RecallsThe Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspects and regulates meat, poultry products and eggs. This page is a list of the latest USDA food recall notices. Privacy PolicyThe CIFT website privacy policy...
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Attention Nonprofits...

September 8 - 12, 2008 - 4th Annual Wilbur A. Gould Total Quality Management Short Course for the Snack Food Industry

The Snack Food Association, in cooperation with The Center for Innovative Food Technology and The Ohio State University, presents the 4th Annual Wilbur A. Gould Total Quality Management Course for the Snack Food Industry. Mark your calendar for this extensive program that covers a wide range of topics with special practical aspects for the Snack Food Industry.

The short course is designed for snack manufacturing decision makers such as line production personnel and supervisors, quality assurance personnel, production management and suppliers researching the needs and production methods of their customers.

When - September 8 - 12, 2008

Where - The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

The Fairfield Inn & Suite by Marriott in Columbus is the Headquarters Hotel.

For additional contact and registration information:

Please contact Christopher Melchert at:

Snack Food Association
1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650
Arlington, Virginia 22209
(tel) 703.836.4500, ext. 211
(fax) 703.836.8262
www.sfa.org

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September 12, 2008 - Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Workshop: Rural Energy for America Program

This workshop covers funding opportunites associated with the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). REAP provides funding, in the form of grants and loan guarantee programs, to rural small businesses and agricultural producers for renewable energy system installations and energy efficiency improvements.

Randy Monhemius, of the USDA Ohio Office of Rural Development, will present an overview of REAP program efforts and how they can assist your rural business.

Jim Zuber, of theOhio Department of Development Ohio Energy Office, will address new state legislation and other state incentives and explain how they work in concert with REAP.

Andy Olsen, of theEnvironmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC), will discuss the ELPC's Farm Bill Clean Energy Development Program and present examples of successful projects and provide application process tips.

When - Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Where - Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center, 400 Sawmill Creek, Huron, Ohio 44839

Registration Fee - Registration is FREE.

For additional contact and registration information:

Please download our brochure.

To register, please contact Nancy at CIFT by phone at 419.534.3710; by fax at 419.531.8412; or by email at link@eisc.org.

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September 16, 2008 - Marketing Your Food Product

Participate in a discussion on food product marketing trends and concepts and learn what does and doesn't work.

John Gauthier, of Gauthier Marketing, will be discussing the food product marketing process and what it takes to make your business thrive.

Rochelle Galiber, of Auntie's Rum Cakes, will share her marketing experiences and her thoughts on how to brainstorm for new marketing ideas along with how she uses the Internet to help her business succeed.

When - Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Where - The Agricultural Incubator Foundation, 13737 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

For directions, please visit the Agricultural Incubator Foundation Contact Us web page.

Registration Fee - $25.00/person

Cash or check only. Please make checks payable to: Agricultural Incubator Foundation. No credit cards accepted.

For additional contact and registration information:

Please download our brochure.

To register, please contact Paula at the Agricultural Incubator Foundation by phone at 419.823.3099 or by email at aif@agincubator.org.

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