“Necessity is the mother of innovation” was true for the farm and food sector during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ty Higgins - July 19
CIFT
Ty Higgins - July 19
Lynn Snyder - April 21
What comes after COVID?
This hybrid event will explore business and the economy post-pandemic with renowned Practical Futurist, Michael Rogers.
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 8
Ag-Business Forum
Jeff Goetz will share insights on changes The Andersons has experienced, regional grain commodities and recent opportunities at the Toledo Port.
Ty Higgins - Oct. 19, 2020Our Ohio Weekly – A Conversation with USDA Undersecretary Ted McKinney
International trade has a major impact on U.S. agriculture. Exports are crucial in providing a market for a major share of crop production and a growing share of meat production. Efforts are underway to find new global partners that have…
Amy Beth Graves - Sept. 28, 2020
2020 Ohio Signature Food Contest winners named
A homemade snack bar and spice rub were the winning products in the 11th annual Ohio Signature Food Contest co-sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau and the Center for Innovative Food Technology. The contest showcases new, innovative products from across Ohio….
Ty Higgins - Aug. 3, 2020Our Ohio Weekly – Farm stress and rural resilience
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: Farming often is listed as one of the most stressful occupations, yet most farmers say they wouldn’t trade it for any other job. However, stress that goes unrecognized and is not managed well…
Kathy Gray - April 24, 2020
Food contest winners hone their craft
Have you ever had a shrub to drink? Or a switchel? Perhaps not in Ohio, unless you’ve met Licking County Farm Bureau member Amy Pausch of Alexandria. Pausch is the founder of Dandy’s Handcrafted Shrubs & Switchels, a new company…
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - Oct. 31, 2019
New group offers enhanced food industry engagement
Jump start your food and farm business! Ohio Farm Bureau is excited to offer two complimentary tickets to the Mid-America Restaurant Expo for members who join CIFT’s Small Business Mentorship Group during the month of January (while supplies last). This is nearly…
Kathy Gray - April 30, 2019
Contest winners’ products reaching broader audience
Sarah Steinbrunner isn’t a mom, but the 21-year-old Ohio State University senior is well aware that, for many children, the traditional lunch staple of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich isn’t an option. Too many kids these days have peanut…
Lynn Snyder - Dec. 17, 2018Ohio Food Industry Summit
Food manufacturers and auxiliary service providers will convene to discover new techniques, learn of industry trends, and identify valuable resources that will strengthen the already sizable industry of more than 1,000 food manufacturers in Ohio. Presented by CIFT. Prices start…