Customers are asking for more local food choices at the grocery store, and this trend is expected to continue. But how does a buyer find what's available? The answer: Ohio MarketMaker.

• What is Ohio MarketMaker?
• Benefits for Grocers/Food Retailers
• How do I Get Started Using Ohio MarketMaker?
• Where do I go for More Information?
• Ohio MarketMaker Website

What is Ohio MarketMaker?

Ohio MarketMaker was launched in April 2008 to help all businesses in the food supply chain make connections. This free, easy-to-use Web-based resource makes it easy for buyers to find local products and connect with those producers. Packed with demographic and business data, Ohio MarketMaker will simplify the process of stocking fresh, local products in your store.

Listen to a 5-minute podcast overview of the MarketMaker program

MarketMaker for Grocers flyer (pdf)

Benefits for Grocers/Food Retailers

There are several benefits for food retailers registered on Ohio MarketMaker:

• Search for local producers by product
• Search for products by attributes - organic, free-range, Kosher, USDA inspected, etc.
• Gain competitive advantage with local suppliers
• Map your search results to find the closest supplier
• Register yourself as a retailer so producers know what you buy, and link to those producers whose products you feature
• Post or view items on the MarketPlace Buy/Sell Forum
• Use easy-to-learn tutorials and other online resources
• Participate at no cost
• Be a part of a growing national network

 

How do I Get Started Using Ohio MarketMaker?

If you are comfortable using the Internet, you shouldn't have much problem using Ohio MarketMaker. Its user-friendly format makes it easy to jump in and get started taking advantage of the program's features by pointing and clicking through the options. Tutorials are also available to help guide you through the process of using the program.

 

Ohio MarketMaker Tutorials

Register My Grocery/Food Retail Business	Online with Voice	PDF
Requesting a User Name and Password	Online with Voice	PDF
Changing Your Password	Online with Voice	PDF
Changing Your Username	Online with Voice	PDF
Find a Local Farmer	Online with Voice	PDF
Making Connections and Saving Contacts	Online with Voice	PDF
Using the MarketPlace Buy/Sell Forum	Online with Voice	PDF
Placing a MarketPlace Ad to Buy a Product	Online with Voice	PDF
Placing a MarketPlace Ad to Sell a Product	Online with Voice	PDF

View MarketMaker tutorial videos from Iowa State University Extension on YouTube

Where do I go for More Information?

For questions or comments regarding Ohio MarketMaker, email contact@ohiomarketmaker.com or call Julie Strawser-Moose at 740-289-2071 ext. 223. Click here to get registered.