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Special Programs...
Our City in a GardenOur City in a Garden is an urban, Toledo-based system to produce, prepare, distribute, process, and preserve healthy food products in the community, and to accomplish these ends in a manner that stresses environmental sustainability.
CIFT MembershipSince 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.
Energy & Environmental ManagementEnergy and environmental management initiatives can improve the bottom line for businesses through cost reduction and alternative revenue pathways, essentially enhancing market competitiveness.
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 Ohio 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 Energy Crop CenterThe mission of the Northern Ohio Energy Crop Center is the identification and evaluation of opportunities to involve regional growers, processors and other entrepreneurs in biofuel production.
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 2008 Report to IndustryA report of CIFT's 2008 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. Ohio Federal Stimulus Bill WebsiteAn Ohio website where parties interested in federal stimulus dollars can submit ideas. Ohio MarketMakerAn interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Ohio, providing an important link between producers and consumers. USDA Releases Beginning Farmers and Ranchers PublicationUSDA-ERS Economic Information Bulletin EIB-53 (32 pp, May 2009) draws on data from annual surveys and the Census of Agriculture to provide policymakers with a better understanding of beginning farmers and ranchers, including how they contribute to U.S. agricultural production. 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.
CIFT Resources...
CIFT News ArchiveA repository of past CIFT news stories... CIFT RSS FeedsSubscribe to CIFT RSS feeds... CIFT Video LibraryA collection of CIFT event videos... Contact UsThe CIFT contact page with phone numbers, email addresses and directions... Privacy PolicyThe CIFT website privacy policy...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. FoodSafety.govFoodSafety.gov is your source for the latest news and information on food safety issues. Grants.govGrants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal government grants. Quick Reference Guide to Growth FinancingThis MEP guide provides information on general financing options, programs, and techniques available to small and medium-sized enterprises and companies pursuing growth oriented strategies.
The CIFT Video Library
Please browse our video of CIFT-sponsored events. The items are arranged by subject and run time is in minutes:seconds.
Note: If the video is "choppy", stop the video using the stop/start button in the lower left corner of the screen, drag the slider at the bottom of the screen to the left to display the beginning of the video, wait a minute and restart the video using the stop/start button.
Agricultural Production
Farm & Product Liability Issues
Ms. Amanda Geletka and Mr. John Hurt, Brooks Insurance, discuss farm and product liability insurance issues. (26:43)
Hoop House Construction at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse, Ohio
A slide show chronicling the construction of a hoop house at Bittersweet Farms. (02:25)
Mr. Adam Montri of Michigan Food and Farming Systems (MIFFS) discusses hoophouse design, construction and operation. (37:42)
Organic Grass-Fed Livestock: Opportunity Knocks
A keynote speech on opportunities for raising and marketing organic grass-fed livestock by Joel Huesby given at the OEFFA Conference on February 16, 2008. (48:50)
Promedica Announces First Harvest at its Vertical Hydroponics Garden
A video of the June 30th, 2008 announcement by Promedica of the first harvest at its vertical hydroponics garden located at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. (12:56)
Mr. Jerry Dicus of Earth Safe Hydroculture discusses vertical hydroponics technology. (21:42)
Biobased Materials
The Northwest Ohio Green Products Center Announcement
The launch of the Northwest Ohio Green Products Center is featured in this video. (13:27)
CIFT
CIFT staffers Rebecca Singer, Louise Mikesell-Wireman and Rob Metzger discuss the Ohio MarketMaker, Grow A Row, and Blanching/Freezing CIFT initiatives. (25:24)
Energy & Environmental
Advancing Ohio's Energy Economy: New Policy Initiatives
This is a video of the presentation, Advancing Ohio's Energy Economy: New Policy Initiatives, given by Jim Zuber, Ohio Energy Office, Ohio Department of Development, at the Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Workshop held on September 12, 2008 at the Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center, in Huron, Ohio. (25:52)
Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Workshop - Opening Remarks
This is a video of the opening remarks by Ms. Deanne Maus, CIFT Agricultural Business Specialist, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, US Congressional District 9 - Ohio, and Under Secretary Thomas Dorr, USDA - Rural Development at the Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Workshop held on September 12, 2008 at the Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center, in Huron, Ohio. (42:13)
Developer`s Insights - Bioconversion of Food Waste to Energy
Mr. John Mills, Senior Process Engineer, Newbio E Systems, Inc. discusses the the use of food waste as a feed stock for anaerobic digestion. (50:38)
Digester Basics - An Overfiew of Anaerobic Digestion of Livestock Processing for Energy
Dr. Floyd Schanbacher, OSU-OARDC discusses anaerobic digestion basics. (58:40)
Energy Provisions of the Farm Bill: Opportunities to Save & Earn
This is a video of the presentation, Energy Provisions of the Farm Bill: Opportunities to Save & Earn, given by Andy Olsen, Environmental Law & Policy Center, at the Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Workshop held on September 12, 2008 at the Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center, in Huron, Ohio. (44:51)
Rural Developments's Rural Energy for America Program: Grants & Loan Guarantees
This is a video of the presentation, Rural Developments's Rural Energy for America Program: Grants & Loan Guarantees, given by Randy Monhemius, USDA - Ohio, at the Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Workshop held on September 12, 2008 at the Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center, in Huron, Ohio. (44:50)
USDA Rural Development 2008 NW Ohio Grant Recipient Awards
This is a video of the presentation, USDA Rural Development 2008 NW Ohio Grant Recipient Awards, given by Randy Hunt, USDA - Ohio, at the Clean Energy Funding Opportunities Workshop held on September 12, 2008 at the Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center, in Huron, Ohio. (11:50)
Food Processing
BTU International Presentation
Mr. Roy Schulde, Mgr. - Sales & Program Mgt. for Microwave Technology, BTU International discusses Atmoplas technology may have applications in commercial food cooking. (17:32)
CIFT 2nd Annual Product Development Competition Awards Presentation - July 2009
A video of the July 6th, 2008 CIFT 2nd Annual Food Product Development Competition awards presentation. Participating in the event are Ohio 9th District Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, CIFT President and CEO, David Beck, and Rebecca Singer, CIFT Associate Program Manager. (21:13)
Cottage Food Industry Liability Insurance Issues
Mr. Martin Hansen, Independent Insurance Agent discusses cottage food industry food producer insurance isssues. (15:51)
Effects of Irradiation on Safety & Quality of Fresh-Cut Fruits & Vegetables
Dr. Anuradha Prakash, Professor of Food Science, Chapman University, discusses the effectiveness of irradiating fresh produce, as well as, the technical, regulatory, and socio-economic issues surrounding the process. (41:46)
Food Product Competition Awards Presentation
A video of the June 30th, 2008 CIFT & Northwest Ohio Restaurant Association First Annual Food Product Development Competition awards presentation at Magic Wok Restaurant in Maumee, Ohio. Participating in the event are Ohio 9th District Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wosniak, and Mr. David Beck, President & CEO, CIFT. (16:53)
Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen Cottage Food Production Services
Ms. Paula Ray, CIFT Cooperative Specialist discusses the type of food products that the Northwest Cooperative Kitchen is state and locally certified to produce and how the NOCK can help cottage food producers make their products in accordance with the new cottage food industry requirements. (26:45)
Ohio Cottage Food Industry Regulatory Changes
Mr. Greg Hargett, Deputy Director of Policy & Marketing Ohio Dept. of Agriculture discusses changes in the Ohio Revised Code and how they will affect the cottage food industry's preparation, distribution and selling of baked goods and jarred food products. (38:03)
Local Initiatives
A Chef`s Perspective on Fresh Produce
Executive Chef Erika Rapp at Diva Restaurant discusses fresh produce from a chef's perspective. (00:43)
A Distributor`s Perspective on Fresh Produce
Mr. Vincent Zelenak, Owner, VinChar Produce Company, Inc. discusses local produce from a distributor`s perspective. (02:58)
An Institutional Buyer`s Perspective on Fresh Produce
Ms. Gail Finan, Director of University Dining Services, Bowling Green State University discusses fresh produce from a buyer`s perspective. (01:45)
Donations & Taxable Contributions
Mr. Royal Barber, Royal Barber & Co., discusses the tax implications of agricultural donations and farm operations. (25:25)
Electronic Distribution of Food Stamp Benefits Program
Ms. Kim Warzakowski and Ms. Cindy Ginter of Ohio Jobs & Family Services discuss food stamp benefit programs. (23:49)
Farmers Market Senior Nutrition Coupons
Dr. Rebecca Liebes, Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio, Inc., discusses a local program that distributes farmers market food coupons to senior citizens. (20:09)
Mr. George Jensen discusses food gleaning activities in Ohio. (31:04)
Introducing the Northwest Ohio Fresh Network Program at Diva Restaurant
Opening remarks by Ms. Rebecca Singer, Manager - Agricultural Programs, CIFT and Ms. Louise Mikesell-Wireman, Direct Marketing Specialist, CIFT at the 2007 Northwest Ohio Fresh Network Program kickoff event. (03:56)
Mr. Joe Uniatowski, SYSCO Food Services of Cleveland, Inc., and Ms. Elaine T. Cicora, Rolling Fire Enterprises discuss their web-based local farm produce distribution system. (46:34)
Ms. Deb Vas, Executive Director ,Toledo Seagate Food Bank, discusses food bank oprations and the growing needs of the hungry in Northwest Ohio. (16:49)
Materials Testing
Ms. Christina Vacca, Chief Operating Officer, Aria Analytics, Inc discusses the Aria technology that differentiates liquids by providing a unique acoustical mechanical signature during the drying of a sample. (45:38)
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Food Processing
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