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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. US Army (Natick) Soldier Systems CenterA DoD installation responsible for the technology, research, development, engineering, fielding and sustainment of our military's food, clothing, shelters, airdrop systems, and Soldier support items.In the CIFT Spotlight...
CIFT 2006 Report to IndustryA report of CIFT's 2006 programs, projects and activities HHS Food Facilities FDA Registration LetterThere has been some confusion regarding a form letter sent to food facilities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Ohio MarketMakerAn interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Ohio, providing an important link between producers and consumers.
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CIFT Greenhouse Services
CIFT provides the following services for greenhouses:
Constantly increasing energy costs pose a threat to the profitability of Ohio's greenhouse operators. CIFT environmental engineers develop energy models for greenhouse operations that identify inefficient practices and make recommendations for improvement. Cost savings estimates, implementation cost, and payback period are included in the energy assessment. Operation and maintenance costs are analyzed through a review of utility bills and facility records. A breakdown of overall energy costs by greenhouse range/section also may be conducted. Such insight into relative efficiencies assists operators in making profit enhancing business decisions.
Utilizing a network of university researchers, government agencies, and equipment manufacturers and suppliers, CIFT’s team of engineers identifies and develops plans for installing and operating new or existing technology and equipment that enable significant improvements in greenhouse efficiency. Demonstration projects provide practical applications and information about implementing technology into an operational environment.
In order to clearly identify energy improvements, the overall structure and design of the greenhouse must be analyzed for efficiency. CIFT, and its knowledge bank of industry professionals, can make recommendations on alternative and additional facility designs. Such facility design improvements include corn burner systems, shading options, structure layout, boiler systems, and more. The combination of past operational costs and new market applications pose unique opportunities for each greenhouse operation. CIFT advises operators on decisions that are in line with short and long-term business objectives.
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