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From OSU Extension Direct Marketing

Ohio ranks in the top five states for direct farm sales

Unique characteristics make Ohio an attractive place to “Go Direct”. Research indicates that direct marketing activity in Ohio is on the rise, with a growing number of farm markets, farmers markets, wineries linked to tourism, community supported agriculture programs, value-added enterprises, auctions, chef-grower networks, and farm-based garden centers.

Ohio is rich in diversity with rural Appalachian communities to the southeast, a lakefront region to the north, growing immigrant populations in numerous metropolitan areas.

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Direct Marketing to Consumers

Direct Marketing to Chefs/Restaurants

Direct Marketing to Schools/Institutions/Municipalities (food service, tours)

Direct Marketing to Corporate buyers of gift baskets, corporate events, etc.

Marketing to Specialty Retailers