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Partner Spotlight: North Country Charcuterie

Partner Spotlight: North Country Charcuterie

  Hear from Duncan Forbes, the Salami Monger (his name not ours) at North Country Charcuterie. 95% of their ingredients are from farms and small businesses across Ohio – and that’s why we love North Country Charcuterie...but also the meats. Owned by a mother and two...

Partner Spotlight: Around the World Gourmet

Partner Spotlight: Around the World Gourmet

  Restaurant Location: 112 2nd Ave Bellaire, OH 43906Owner: Jennifer Kocher, Jkocher@aroundtheworldgourmet.comProducts: Manufactures gluten-free, vegan pizza crusts in Plain or Garlic & Herb flavors.Website: aroundtheworldgourmetmarketplace.com   Around...

Ohio’s Winter Farmer’s Markets

Thought farmer's markets go into hibernation during winter? Think again. Ohio has an abundance of farmer's markets that extend their normal spring and summer seasons to year-round markets. Visitors can shop for meat, winter root vegetables, honey, microgreens, baked...

Dishing with Dorothy: Holiday Edition

As you’re thinking about what to serve to family this holiday season, it’s a perfect time to give some thought to how and where you’ll be sourcing your ingredients. Ohio’s small farmers and local food businesses offer up unique and delicious products, and you can...

2021 Renewal

The Ohio Proud renewal period for 2021 is now open. Each company’s $50 annual membership fee allows the program to provide educational, sales and marketing opportunities to partners throughout the year. To continue your Ohio Proud membership, please submit your...

Ohio Proud Kitchen at the 2019 Ohio State Fair

Join us in the Taste of Ohio Cafe at the Ohio State Fair as we cook some of the best food Ohio has to offer! The Ohio Proud Kitchen will feature First Lady Fran DeWine and Ohio's Commodity Groups as special cooking demonstration guests each day at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m....

Ohio Proud Celebrates Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary

During the month of July, Ohio Proud celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first manned mission to land on the Moon by Buzz Aldrin and Ohio's own Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969. Ohio Proud members featured specialty products to honor the historic event,...

Main Streets Matter: Shop Near Home this Holiday Season

  Very soon, friends and family members will gather together to eat, give thanks and celebrate the holidays. In turn, we all will start to comb through Black Friday and Cyber Monday ads searching for the perfect gifts for loved ones. As we begin our holiday...

Homegrown By Heroes

On November 11th 2014, Veterans Day, Ohio Proud announced a new partnership with Homegrown by Heroes program, to support and promote veteran farmers. The Homegrown by Heroes program is a program that certifies agricultural products from veteran farmers, ranchers, and...

2014 Ohio Food Summit

On August 14, the Ohio Department of Agriculture hosted the annual Ohio Food Summit for Ohio Proud partners. The purpose of this event is to educate Ohio buyers about the importance of purchasing Ohio products and to develop business relationships between Ohio buyers...