Case Studies of Value Added Production and Marketing
Case Studies of Value Added Production and Marketing
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Ohio Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
8995 East Main Street<br />
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068<br />
614/728-6200<br />
Ohio Proud<br />
A marketing program introduced by the Ohio Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Agriculture to help consumers identify agricultural products<br />
that are grown, raised or processed within the state.<br />
Companies who market a product that is 50% raised, grown,<br />
or processed within the state are eligible to apply for an<br />
Ohio Proud license.<br />
Contact: Lori P<strong>and</strong>a 614/466-8799<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the products in Ohio Proud Partners<br />
include:<br />
• Breads <strong>and</strong> Pasta<br />
• Canned <strong>and</strong> Prepared Foods<br />
• Jams <strong>and</strong> Jellies<br />
• Salsa<br />
• Sauces<br />
• Syrups <strong>and</strong> Toppings<br />
• Dairy Products<br />
• Fresh Produce<br />
• Frozen Foods <strong>and</strong> Frozen Entrees<br />
• Fresh <strong>and</strong> Processed Meat Products<br />
Oklahoma Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
2800 North Lincoln Blvd<br />
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4298<br />
800/580-2474<br />
Contact:<br />
Dennis Howard<br />
Commissioner <strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
House Bill 2959<br />
A new exp<strong>and</strong>ed Oklahoma processing facility may exclude<br />
from Oklahoma taxable income 15 percent <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
investment. Swine <strong>and</strong> poultry producers may use a sevenyear<br />
depreciation schedule on new investments for<br />
Oklahoma tax purposes. Direct investment ventures may<br />
receive a tax credit <strong>of</strong> 30 percent <strong>of</strong> the amount on the<br />
investment.<br />
Oklahoma Agricultural producers may claim an income tax<br />
credit for their direct investment in an Oklahoma producer<br />
owned agricultural processing entity which is designed to<br />
develop <strong>and</strong> enhance the production, processing, h<strong>and</strong>ling,<br />
<strong>and</strong> marketing <strong>of</strong> Oklahoma agricultural commodities.<br />
The types <strong>of</strong> entities in which direct investments can be<br />
made shall be limited to:<br />
• Oklahoma producer-owned agricultural<br />
processing cooperatives.<br />
• Oklahoma producer-owned agricultural<br />
processing ventures.<br />
• Oklahoma producer-owned agricultural<br />
processing marketing facilities.<br />
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Oregon Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
635 Capitol Street N.E.<br />
Salem, OR 97301-2532<br />
Contact:<br />
Agricultural Development & <strong>Marketing</strong> Division<br />
Oregon Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
503/229-6734<br />
<strong>Value</strong>-<strong>Added</strong> Industry Development<br />
A key goal <strong>of</strong> the Agricultural Development <strong>and</strong> <strong>Marketing</strong><br />
Division is to add value to Oregon products. They help<br />
existing food processors exp<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> bring new processing<br />
business into the state. The focus is on retention <strong>and</strong><br />
expansion <strong>of</strong> existing businesses to Oregon.<br />
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