Rural Issue

Growing Indiana’s Food Hub industry

A new study recommends ways to grow Indiana’s Food Hub industry.

Ted McKinney, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) says the study provides a roadmap with specific actions and activities that will help find ways Food Hubs can bring growers and buyers together.

McKinney says the study’s recommendations include:

• The launching of a Virtual Indiana Food Hub Network
• Streamlining state policies and procedures
• Improving the marketing of Indiana specialty crops and regional food hubs by using the revamped Indiana Grown program
• Increasing and improving the advocacy role of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

To learn more about Indiana Food Hubs, go here.

Audio: Ted McKinney, Director, Indiana State Department of Agriculture