Topic: Agriculture and Food Processing

 

Strategically located between the “grain belt and the populous Eastern markets,” Ohio and The Plus region represent a hub for agriculture and food processing – in fact agriculture and food processing contribute $93 billion to Ohio’s economy!

To learn more about Northeast Ohio's agriculture and food processing industry, continue reading the articles below. Also, be sure to check out these videos!

Cultivating Economic Change through Local Food
Posted by ThePlus - 02.14.2012

Northeast Ohio is quickly gaining national attention for its local food movement. From urban farms to farmers markets, the region’s local food sector is growing – fast. Not only is it growing, studies indicate that it has the potential to add 27,664 new jobs and increase Northeast Ohio’s annual regional output by $4.2 billion.

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A New Movement is Revitalizing Our Urban Neighborhoods
Posted by ThePlus - 02.06.2012

A new movement is underway in Northeast Ohio – a movement focused on sustainability and revitalization. See how innovators throughout the region are transforming once blighted pockets of landed into wineries, urban farms, community gardens and more.

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Urban Farms Represent Economic Opportunity in The Plus
Posted by ThePlus - 05.02.2011

Urban farming continues to gain momentum across Northeast Ohio as it represents an area of economic opportunity for the region.

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Agriculture & Food Processing Industries Boost Region’s Economy
Posted by ThePlus - 05.02.2011

The agriculture & food processing Industries contribute $93 billion to Ohio’s economy as Northeast Ohio plays a major role.

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