Ohio MarketMaker - Making Connections in Ohio's Food Chain
MarketMaker is a resource for all businesses in the food supply chain. The website contains demographic, food consumption and business data that users can search to find products to sell, or find a place to sell their products. Since it is part of a national network of participating states, It's a one-stop resource to connect the food industry.
- MarketMaker Benefits
- Customizing MarketMaker For Your Business
- Hear from the Experts
- MarketMaker Partners
- Ohio MarketMaker Website
- National MarketMaker Newsletters
One of the nicest features of the Ohio MarketMaker program is that it is a free business tool that is easy to use.
- Register and customize your business listing
- Research, locate and map new markets
- Find local industry contacts in your target area and map their locations
- View and post to the MarketPlace Buy/Sell Forum
- Locate business and educational resources
Listen to a 5-minute podcast overview of the MarketMaker program
Customizing MarketMaker For Your Business
Find out how Ohio MarketMaker can help your business and view training guides for using the program. Click on your business type to learn more!
- Farmers' Markets
- Food Producers/Farmers
- Grocers and Other Food Retailers
- Restaurants/Dining Services
- Schools/Institutions
- Wineries
MarketMaker helping Ohio |
"Connecting producers and buyers means more unique, local, fresh Ohio products will be on our store shelves and on our restaurant plates." | |
Helping Buyers find Products |
"The MarketMaker website is addictive." | |
A Producer's Perspective Michael Jones Executive Director, Local Matters |
"MarketMaker is a way to connect folks with each other...buyers, sellers and eventually consumers." | |
Comments from a Chef Mark Newton, CCC Executive Chef, OSU Dining Services |
"I think it will be a great tool for other colleges and universities." |
Ohio MarketMaker is supported through the collaboration of Ohio State University Extension, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Grape Industries Committee and the Center for Innovative Food Technology.
