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 New item

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. New item

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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Membership

Since 1995, CIFT has organized and managed a membership-based consortium of food industry companies, their suppliers, and academic institutions. The goal of the consortium is to enhance the economic viability of Ohio's food and agricultural sector through technology. Since its inception, more than seventy companies and institutions have been members of the CIFT consortium.

Benefits of Membership

The benefits of membership include:

Research Funding - Member input defines research projects of mutual technical interest. CIFT organizes and, in some cases, provides funding on industry-driven projects.

Technical Staff - CIFT employs food scientists, engineers and technicians who can be made available to member companies based on a temporary need for additional human resources.

Technical Information - Whether on an ad hoc or ongoing basis, CIFT industry information specialists will proactively scan and report resources of interest based on the parameters defined by the individual member.

Grant Opportunities - CIFT frequently searches for opportunities to collaborate with its members on technology or economic development grant programs from Federal, State, or foundation sources.

Networking - Through ongoing educational events and membership meetings, CIFT offers opportunities for its members to connect with researchers and other respected food industry professionals.

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