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.
Other Resources...
Privacy PolicyThe CIFT website privacy policy...Food Safety
Since its initiation, CIFT has made food safety its foremost objective as we have worked with our network of food producers, processors and packagers. CIFT provides food safety educational and consultation services for every area of the food production industry - from agriculture to food production to food preparation and service.
If you own or run a food business and are concerned about food safety regulation, best practices, or certification, please on the Food Safety Outreach links to the right. They will connect you to food safety information and CIFT services based on where you are in the food production cycle.
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