News

Ohio has launched MarketMaker, a new food industry resource, in 2008. Get involved now.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland signed an executive order (PDF / 161K) creating the Ohio Food Policy Advisory Council, which is meant to establish a comprehensive, commonsense approach to the state’s food policy. The Ohio Food Policy Advisory Council will bring together representatives from government, the food and agriculture industry, and various regions of the state. The Council is charged with analyzing food production, processing and consumption in Ohio, linking producers and consumers in local food systems and ensuring that citizens in need have greater access to fresh and nutritious food. In addition, the Council will work to encourage the growth of Ohio food products and assist farmers and businesses in effectively marketing their products.

OSU CARES - Connecting consumers, producers, and communities in a multicultural world

To bridge cultural gaps between consumers and producers, the OSU Direct Marketing Team collaborated with OSU’s Foreign Language Center, and local stakeholders to develop cross-cultural communication materials and cultural competency educational resources. .  For more information, click here or contact Julie Fox, fox.264@osu.edu .

Events

Plan now to participate in the following events:

2008 Mid-Ohio Valley Ag Opportunities Conference
April 26, 2008
Washington State Community College, Marietta, Ohio
http://washington.osu.edu/ag/ag-opportunities-conference