‘Growing opportunities’ event The Center for Innovative Food Technology will hold a "Growing
Opportunities" program on Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m.The event will be at the Agricultural Incubator
Foundation, 13737 Middleton Pike (Ohio 582).The program will target specialty crop growers and other
agricultural professionals. Experts will be on hand to discuss:• Blanching/freezing processes• Buyers
searching for locally-produced product in the off season• Supply chain work with processors• Season
extension techniques through hoop houses• Hydroponic vertical growing systemsReservations are requested to
[email protected] or by calling 419-535-6000, ext 140.Meeting set for Farmers UnionNORTH BALTIMORE –
The Wood County Farmers Union will hold its annual meeting next Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. It will be
held at the Iron Skillet Restaurant, 12906 Deshler Road, North Baltimore, located in the truck plaza.Wood
County Commissioner Joel Kuhlman wlll be the guest speaker. Among other speakers on the morning agenda will
be Roger Wise, Ohio Farmers Union president; John Bresler, Farm Service Agency state committee member; Joe
Logan, who will speak on Senate Bill 150; and Vickie Askins on CAFOs and the ODA manure loophole.Following
the buffet lunch, there will be discussions on the Affordable Care Act, youth poster contests and
scholarship, and election of delegates to Ohio Farmers Union state convention.All members and guests are
invited to attend. Reservations are not required but Phillip Bresler, president, welcomes notice of plans to
attend and will answer questions by calling 419-454-5100.Arbor sets meetingPortage Center Arbor No. 524 will
meet Dec. 14 at Mt. Zion Family Life Center on corner of Bays Road and Reynolds Road.The group will have its
annual "Samaritan Give-away." This is were Portage Center Arbor invites 21 different organizations
to learn about them and for them to learn about the Gleaners. It begins at 6 p.m. Meat will be furnished.
Those attending should bring their own table services, drink, and a potluck dish. The program will follow
the meal.The public is invited to attend.