Event
Northwest Ohio Agribusiness Forum Sept. 18
Sep 18, 2025 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Date/Time
Date(s) - September 18, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
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The September CIFT Agribusiness Forum will feature Leah Hetrick, director of legal education and member engagement at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, for an in-depth look at the regulations that guide small-scale food businesses in Ohio.
Event Details
Topic: Small-Scale Food Business Guide
Speaker: Leah Hetrick, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Date: Sept. 18, 2025
Time: 8 to 10 a.m.
Location: Northwest Ohio Cooperative Kitchen (NOCK) or attend online
Hetrick will provide a comprehensive overview of federal and state requirements for selling products such as raw meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, cottage foods, fruits and vegetables, honey, and more. Drawing on the Ohio Farm Bureau’s Small-Scale Food Business Guide, she will help you understand the steps necessary to stay compliant and bring your products to market with confidence.
A Perrysburg, Ohio native, Hetrick has built a career at the intersection of agriculture and law. Before joining the Ohio Farm Bureau staff in 2023, she served as chief legal assistant to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from The Ohio State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo.
Whether you are just starting your food business or looking to ensure you meet current regulations, this session will provide valuable, actionable guidance.
