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Special Programs...
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.
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.
In the CIFT Spotlight...
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.
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...
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...
Food Safety
Greenhouse Specialty Crop Growers
CIFT's unique experience as food safety educators for fresh produce food safety combined with our food safety experience in food manufacturing makes us an excellent choice for addressing your greenhouse food safety needs. As lead food safety educators for the Ohio and Indiana Risk Management Initiative Programs, we have developed food safety educational programs, materials, and consultation services specifically for greenhouse growers. Let us know how we may help you.
CIFT provides education services via Shari Plimpton, Ph.D. and other qualified CIFT personnel. These programs include 1-hour seminars, half-day and whole day workshops for growers and leaders in growing operations. Depending on the audience and its needs the topics covered can include:
We also offer specialized programs to reach specific audiences such as:
For more information please contact us at foodsafety@eisc.org or call 614-314-4627.
CIFT also provides consultation services for fresh produce and specialty crop growers. With over six years of experience in Ohio and Indiana we have worked with a wide variety of fresh produce growers to help them understand their food safety and security issues. We look for opportunities to reduce grower risk and help each grower develop a food safety system that works for their unique operation. Our consultations can include the review of:
These programs may be available through the risk management initiatives mentioned above. For more information please contact us at foodsafety@eisc.org or call 614-314-4627.
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