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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. 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.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.
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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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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